Boreal Iphinoe [Iphinoe borealis]
Description
The Boreal Iphinoe is a marine crustacean species found in the waters of the Northern Hemisphere. It has a semi-transparent body with a slight blue tint. This species is typically found in colder waters, often in the Arctic Ocean. It feeds on microorganisms and detritus found in the seabed.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Cumaceans
Cumacea
|
| Family |
Bodotriidae
Bodotriidae
|
| Genus |
Iphinoe
Iphinoe
|