244 MICROCERBERIDEA • MICROCERBERIDAE 



The microcerberideans were often classified with the Anthuridea, mainly 

 because of the similarity in body shape. Wagele (1983) however, has con- 

 vincingly demonstrated the asellotan affinities of the group. 



Key to genera of Microcerberidae 



1. Maxillipedal palp articles 2 and 3 enlarged; basis of pereopods lacking 



spinous process Yvesia 



Maxillipedal palp articles 2 and 3 not markedly enlarged; basis of 

 pereopods with spinous process Microcerberus 



Microcerberus Karaman, 1933b 



DIAGNOSIS Maxillipedal palp articles 2 and 3 not enlarged. Articles 2 and 3 

 of antennal peduncle with spinous process. Basis of pereopods with spinous 

 process. Propodus of pereopod 2 with two denticulate proximal spines. 



Microcerberus syrticus Kensley, 1984 

 Figure 105A-E 



DIAGNOSIS (5 1.1 mm, 9 1.1 mm. Tergal lobes of pereonites 2-4 rounded. 

 Apical lobe of 6 pleopod 2 acute. 



RECORDS Carrie Bow Cay, Belize, interstitial in intertidal sand bar. 



REMARKS In addition to M. syrticus, six species of Microcerberus have been 

 recorded from the Caribbean area: M. littoralis Chappuis and Delamare De- 

 boutteville, 1956, from the Bahamas; M. minutus Coineau and Botosaneanu, 

 1973, from Cuba; M. mirabilis Chappuis and Delamare Deboutteville, 1956, 

 from the Bahamas; M. nunezi Coineau and Botosaneanu, 1973, from Cuba; 

 M. renaudi Chappuis and Delamare Deboutteville, 1956, from the Bahamas; 

 M. simplex Coineau and Botosaneanu, 1973, from Cuba. The reader is re- 

 ferred to the original descriptions for separation of the species. 



