Schistomysis [Schistomysis]

Description

The genus Schistomysis is part of the Mysidae family, distinguished by its members' slender bodies and habitat preference for sandy and muddy bottoms of coastal waters. These mysids are important as a food source for fish and other marine animals, contributing to the biodiversity and functioning of marine ecosystems.

Species
Schistomysis spiritus
Schistomysis spiritus [Schistomysis spiritus]
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Schistomysis ornata
Schistomysis ornata [Schistomysis ornata]
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Schistomysis kervillei
Schistomysis kervillei [Schistomysis kervillei]
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Schistomysis assimilis
Schistomysis assimilis [Schistomysis assimilis]
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Schistomysis parkeri
Schistomysis parkeri [Schistomysis parkeri]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Arthropods
Arthropoda
Class Crustaceans
Malacostraca
Order Mysids
Mysida
Family Mysids
Mysidae
Statistics
  • Species 5