Abstract
In this paper the harpacticoid Raptolaophonte ardua n.gen., n.sp., collected at Boddam Island (Chagos Islands) is described. The new genus is characterized by many features; in particular, the absence of sexual dimorphism in P2-P3 and the strong sexual dimorphism in P4 is noteworthy. Considering the related genera of Laophontidae as yet known, the new genus Raptolaophonte seems to have some affinities with Laophontina Norman & Scott 1905 and Indolaophonte Cottarelli et al. 1985. The new species is described and discussed in detail and further information on the samples sites are given.
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