Eurysquilla [Eurysquilla]
Description
Eurysquilla is a genus belonging to the family Eurysquillidae, a group of marine mantis shrimps. These creatures are characterized by their elongated bodies and the presence of large, raptorial claws which they use to capture prey. Members of this genus are distributed in tropical and subtropical seas. They are known for their complex behaviors, including intricate mating rituals and highly developed visual systems. Eurysquilla species often inhabit burrows on the seafloor, from which they launch surprise attacks on unsuspecting prey.
Species

Painted Mantis Shrimp [Eurysquilla californica]
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Brazilian Mantis Shrimp [Eurysquilla veleronis]
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Yellow Mantis Shrimp [Eurysquilla pleuroncodes]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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Order |
Mantis Shrimps
Stomatopoda
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Family |
Eurysquillidae
Eurysquillidae
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Statistics
- Species 3