Hemisquillidae [Hemisquillidae]

Description

Hemisquillidae is a family of mantis shrimps that are distinguished by their unique body structure, including an elongated carapace and a tail fan composed of distinct segments. These mantis shrimps are typically found in warmer seas and are known for their burrowing habits, creating intricate tunnels in the substrate. They are opportunistic predators, feeding on a variety of marine organisms.

Genera
Mantis Shrimps [Hemisquilla]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Arthropods
Arthropoda
Class Crustaceans
Malacostraca
Order Mantis Shrimps
Stomatopoda
Statistics
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