White squat lobster [Phanerolepida alba]
Description
The White squat lobster is a smaller species found in the colder waters of the Arctic Ocean. Despite its common name, the species is actually a pale blue color and only appears white when viewed from a distance. This species is notable for its ability to survive in extremely cold temperatures and high pressures. It feeds on a diet of plankton and small crustaceans and is known to be a solitary creature, rarely interacting with others of its kind.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Littorinimorpha
Littorinimorpha
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| Family |
Carrier Shells
Xenophoridae
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| Genus |
Phanerolepida
Phanerolepida
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