Mantis Shrimp [Squilla]

Description

Squilla is the type genus of the family Squillidae and includes some of the most well-known species of mantis shrimp. These crustaceans are characterized by their striking appearance, powerful hunting appendages, and complex social and breeding behaviors. They are found in a variety of marine environments around the world.

Species
Smashing Mantis Shrimp
Smashing Mantis Shrimp [Hemisquilla ensigera]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Arthropods
Arthropoda
Class Crustaceans
Malacostraca
Order Mantis Shrimps
Stomatopoda
Family Squillidae
Squillidae
Statistics
  • Species 1