Praunus [Praunus]

Description

The genus Praunus is characterized by its species' preference for colder water temperatures, found in both marine and brackish environments. These mysids have a distinctive appearance with relatively long antennae and are an important food source for various marine birds, fish, and invertebrates.

Species
Broad Clawed Porcelain Crab
Broad Clawed Porcelain Crab [Praunus flexuosus]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Arthropods
Arthropoda
Class Crustaceans
Malacostraca
Order Mysids
Mysida
Family Mysids
Mysidae
Statistics
  • Species 1