Nematoscelis [Nematoscelis]

Description

Nematoscelis is characterized by species with slender bodies and a unique thoracic appendage structure. The genus is widespread, inhabiting tropical and subtropical regions of the world's oceans. Nematoscelis species are important in the midwater food chains, often targeted by a variety of larger predators.

Species
Atlantic Nematoscelis
Atlantic Nematoscelis [Nematoscelis atlantica]
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Difficult Nematoscelis
Difficult Nematoscelis [Nematoscelis difficilis]
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Graceful Nematoscelis
Graceful Nematoscelis [Nematoscelis gracilis]
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Lobed Nematoscelis
Lobed Nematoscelis [Nematoscelis lobata]
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Megalops Nematoscelis
Megalops Nematoscelis [Nematoscelis megalops]
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Microps Nematoscelis
Microps Nematoscelis [Nematoscelis microps]
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Tenella Nematoscelis
Tenella Nematoscelis [Nematoscelis tenella]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Arthropods
Arthropoda
Class Crustaceans
Malacostraca
Order Euphausiids
Euphausiacea
Family Krill
Euphausiidae
Statistics
  • Species 7