FIG. 17. — Nipponithyris lauensis n in New data on the recent brachiopods from the Fiji and Wallis and Futuna islands, South-West Pacific

FIG. 17. — Nipponithyris lauensis n. sp., Fiji, Lau Ridge, BORDAU 1: A-C, dorsal, anterior and lateral views of complete specimen, paratype (MNHN BRA-3112), stn DW 1485, 700-707 m; D-G, ventral, dorsal, laterial and anterior views of complete specimen, holotype (MNHN BRA-3111), stn DW 1485, 700-707 m; H, I, posterior part of dorsal valve interior, and enlargement (I) to show details of connecting band and crural processes, paratype (MNHN BRA-3113), SEM, stn DW 1432, 477-493 m; J, K, dorsal and side views of interior of dorsal valve to show brachial loop, paratype (MNHN BRA-3114), SEM, stn DW 1408, 550-561 m; L, M, inner views of ventral valve, tilted (M) to show swollen bases and grooves to accommodate inner socket ridges, paratype (MNHN BRA-3115), SEM, stn DW 1432, 477-493 m. Scale bars: A-G, 0.5 cm; H, I, 1 mm; J-M, 2 mm.