Hadziidae
S. Karaman, 1943
Genus Guides
1Hadziidae is a of amphipod crustaceans established by S. Karaman in 1943. Members are taxonomically difficult to distinguish from the closely related family Melitidae. The family includes both marine and freshwater-dwelling , with some lineages having colonized subterranean .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hadziidae: /hædˈzi.aɪˌdiː/
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Identification
Difficult to distinguish from Melitidae; requires detailed examination of morphological characters.
Habitat
Includes marine, freshwater, and subterranean (cave/anchialine) . Some are stygobionts (obligate cave-dwellers).
Distribution
West Indian region including Dominican Republic (Hispaniola); broader distribution includes other regions where marine and freshwater amphipods occur.
Behavior
Some cave-dwelling exhibit troglomorphic adaptations including elongation of first and sixth pereiopods. In situ swimming has been observed in stygobiont species.
Similar Taxa
- MelitidaeTaxonomically difficult to distinguish; close familial relationship within Hadzioidea