| Status |
senior synonym, original combination |
| ICZN valid name |
Yes |
| Status ref. |
MarineSpecies.org, 2050 |
| Comment |
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| Etymology of Generic name |
'tele-' (Greek), i.e., far away, in reference to the specialization of the female of the species on the antennule of the host crab; and '-phryxus', derived from the Boeotian prince Phryxus of Greek mythology; masculine gender (Ref. 124074). |
| Etymology of specific name |
'clypeus' (Latin), i.e., shield, refers to the broad subquadrate plate that partially surrounds the host antennule and is reminiscent of the shape of a shield; masculine gender (Ref. 124074).
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