Abyssotherma pacifica Bronnimann, Van Dover & Whittaker, 1989 | Accepted name (WoRMs) |
Status | Senior synonym, original combination |
ICZN valid name | Yes |
Status ref. | Desbruyères, D., M. Segonzac and M. Bright (eds.), 2006 |
Comment | |
Etymology of Generic name | 'abyssos' (Greek), i.e., deep and 'thermos' (Greek), i.e., hot, in reference to its deep-water occurrence near hydrothermal vents. |
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