Lampropidae [Lampropidae]

Description

Lampropidae encompasses a group of cumaceans that are identifiable by their bright and sometimes iridescent coloration, a feature uncommon in many other cumacean families. They typically inhabit the upper layers of the ocean floor's sediment, engaging in detritivorous feeding behaviors. Their adaptation to slightly more oxygenated environments distinguishes them from their deeper-dwelling relatives.

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