Genus Paralepas Pilsbry, 1907

Alepas Darwin, 1852: 156 (part.).

Heteralepas (Paralepas) Pilsbry, 1907a: 100, fig. 34A.

Paralepas s. str. - Newman, 1960: 108.

Diagnosis.

Maxillule slightly notched; filamentary appendages well-developed; posterior and anterior rami of cirri V and VI similar in length; segments of cirri V and VI square-shaped, each armed with semi-circular brush of many setae on anterior face.

Type species.

Alepas percarinata Pilsbry, 1907c: 185, fig. 2, pl. IV, fig. 8; type locality: Molokai, Hawaiian waters.