Gnathophausia [Gnathophausia]

Description

Gnathophausia is a genus within the Lophogastridae family, notable for its large size and distinctive feeding appendages. These deep-sea dwellers have a unique body structure with a pronounced rostrum and large, raptorial claws used for capturing prey. Their body is somewhat transparent, allowing them to blend into the deep-sea environment. Gnathophausia species are important members of the benthic and pelagic ecosystems, feeding on smaller crustaceans and organic detritus.

Species

Giant Red Mysid [Gnathophausia ingens]

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Long-arm Mysid [Gnathophausia zoea]

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Gnathophausia childressi [Gnathophausia childressi]

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Gnathophausia gigas [Gnathophausia gigas]

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Taxonomy