Lepidophthalmus [Lepidophthalmus]

Description

Lepidophthalmus is recognized for its species' broad geographical distribution and ecological importance. These mud shrimps possess uniquely adapted appendages for digging and can be found in a wide range of sediment types, from mudflats to sandy beaches. They are key species for understanding sediment dynamics and benthic community structure.

Species

Bigclaw Ghost Shrimp [Lepidophthalmus louisianensis]

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Turner's Ghost Shrimp [Lepidophthalmus turneranus]

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Sinaloa Ghost Shrimp [Lepidophthalmus sinuensis]

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Atlantic Ghost Shrimp [Lepidophthalmus manningi]

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Belize Ghost Shrimp [Lepidophthalmus bocourti]

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Taxonomy