Smooth Lobster [Barantolla laevis]
Description
Barantolla laevis, or the smooth lobster, is a species of lobster found in the Pacific Ocean, particularly around the areas of Japan and Indonesia. This species is characterized by its smooth exoskeleton, which lacks the spines found on other species in this genus. They are typically found in deep waters ranging from 500 to 2000 meters. They are nocturnal creatures and are known to be scavengers, feeding on a variety of marine organisms.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Capitellida
Capitellida
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| Family |
Capitellids
Capitellidae
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| Genus |
Barantolla
Barantolla
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