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RST Apology to Tasmanian Aboriginal people 2021.

Tasmanocypris, a new marine ostracode genus: and a review of the family Paracyprididae (Crustacea; Ostracoda)

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Summary

Tasmanocypris, a new marine ostracode genus with the type species T. dartnalli n.sp., is described. Relationships between subfamilies and genera in the family Paracyprididae, to which it belongs, are discussed based on the recent literature and re-examination of some type materials.

Acknowledgement of Country

The Royal Society of Tasmania acknowledges, with deep respect, the traditional owners of this land, and the ongoing custodianship of the Aboriginal people of Tasmania. The Society pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge that Tasmanian Aboriginal Peoples have survived severe and unjust impacts resulting from invasion and dispossession of their Country. As an institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, the Royal Society of Tasmania recognises Aboriginal cultural knowledge and practices and seeks to respect and honour these traditions and the deep understanding they represent.

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On 15 February 2021, the Royal Society of Tasmania offered a formal Apology to the Tasmanian Aboriginal people.