The first zoeas of Actaeodes hirsutissimus (Rüppell, 1830)‎ and A. tomentosus (H. Milne Edwards, 1834)‎ (Crustacea : Decapoda : Brachyura : Xanthidae : Actaeinae)‎

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The first zoea of Actaeodes hirsut issimus (Riippell.

1830) is described .

figured and compared with that of A.

tomentosus (H .

Milne Edwards.

1834).

Three characte rs appear to separate the first stage zoea s of these two species ; the size of the second lateral spine on the telson.

The spinulation of the rostral spine and the morphology of the antennal exopod.

In all other aspects of appendage setation the two zoea s are identical.

The car apace spines .

antennal morphology and the telson armature of these two actaeine zoeas are compared with others from the subfamily Actaeinae and from the xanthid zoeal groups.