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Sternostylus

The holotype, or name bearer, of newly described species Sternostylus niwa Schnabel, 2020 found at Rumble III seamount on the Kermadec Ridge at 1235–1485 m. Credit: Rob Stewart, NIWA, Ocean Survey 20/20 - NZASMS