Tasmanian Mountain Shrimp [Anaspides]

Description

Anaspides is the type genus of the family Anaspididae, known commonly as the Tasmanian mountain shrimp. These crustaceans are not true shrimp but are similar in appearance and ecology. They are endemic to Tasmania, Australia, and are found in freshwater environments rather than marine. Anaspides are characterized by their long, slender bodies and reduced or absent eyes, an adaptation to their habitat in dark, freshwater pools and streams in Tasmanian forests. They are an important part of the local ecosystem, serving as both predators and prey in their aquatic habitats.

Species

Tasmanian Mountain Shrimp [Anaspides tasmaniae]

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