Nanogalathea raymondi Tirmizi & Javed, 1980
Nanogalathea raymondi Tirmizi & Javed, 1980b: 128, figs 1–6 (Bay of Bengal, 77 m), holotype 03º34´N. — Tirmizi & Javed, 1993: 18, fig. 8 (Andaman Sea, 77 m).
Holotype, ovigerous female, USNM 171608.
Bay of Bengal, 7°34´N, 98°00´E, 77 m.
The name of the genus is derived from the Latin word nanus, a dwarf, in combination with the generic name Galathea, with which genus is closely related. The species is named for Dr. Raymond B. Manning of the Smithsonian Institution for making the specimens available for study.
Carapace with weak transverse striae; dorsally unarmed. Rostrum broadly triangular, concave dorsally, lateral margins finely serrated. Lateral limit of orbit acute. Anterolateral spine of carapace strong. Branchial margin with spines. Abdominal somites unarmed. Telson incompletely subdivided. Sternite 3 narrow. Eyes large, cornea dilated. Article 1 of antennule with 4 distal spines. Article 1 of antenna with well-developed distomesial spine. Mxp3 ischium triangular; merus much shorter than ischium, subrhomboidal in lateral view, with distal spine on extensor margin and strong spine near midlength of flexor margin. P1–5 unknown. No data on gonopods.
Females, 1.5-2.0 mm.
Bay of Bengal, 7°34´N, 98°00´E, 77 m.