Heteromysis [Heteromysis]
Description
Heteromysis belongs to the Mysidae family, featuring species with a distinct morphology that includes a more robust body and often a unique coloration pattern compared to other genera in the family. These mysids inhabit a range of environments from coral reefs to seagrass beds, often hiding during the day and emerging at night to feed.
Species

Bermuda Mysid [Heteromysis bermudensis]
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Mediterranean Mysid [Heteromysis microps]
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North Atlantic Mysid [Heteromysis norvegica]
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Arctic Mysid [Heteromysis arctica]
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South Pacific Mysid [Heteromysis australiensis]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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Order |
Mysids
Mysida
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Family |
Mysids
Mysidae
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Statistics
- Species 5