A NEW FAMILY FOR A DEEP-SEA CARIDEAN SHRIMP FROM NORTH ATLANTIC HYDROTHERMAL VENTS

Location (26°09'N 44°50'W). The family Mirocarididae is proposed to include the new genus. The taxonomic position and distinguishing characters (presence of hook-bearing thoracic epipods and rudimentary appendix interna on pleopods 2-4) of the new family as compared to the other families of the superfamily Bresilioidea (Bresiliidae, Disciadidae, and Alvinocarididae) are discussed, and revised diagnoses for these families are provided