Gilvossius [Gilvossius]

Description

Gilvossius is a genus within the mud shrimps family that includes species with distinctively long antennae and slender bodies. These creatures are adapted to a life buried within sandy and muddy floors of coastal waters, where they play a vital role in the benthic food web, acting as prey for a variety of fish and invertebrates.

Species

Atlantic Krill [Gilvossius atlanticus]

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Taxonomy