Antarctic Scoop Claw [Rectarcturus antarcticus]
Description
The Antarctic Scoop Claw, scientifically known as Rectarcturus antarcticus, is a benthic marine species that is endemic to the Southern Ocean. This isopod is known for its distinctive scoop-like claws, which it uses for burrowing into the ocean floor. It typically lives in deep, cold waters, and is adapted to survive in extreme conditions with high pressure and low temperatures.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Isopods
Isopoda
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| Family |
Munnopsidae
Munnopsidae
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| Genus |
Rectarcturus
Rectarcturus
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