Arctic Cumacean [Leucon fulvus]
Description
Leucon fulvus, or the Arctic Cumacean, is a species of cumacean crustacean found in the Arctic Ocean. They are generally small, with a body length of up to 1.5 cm, and possess a light brown color. The Arctic Cumacean lives in deep-sea environments and is known for its distinct, elongated rostrum and short uropods. These creatures are usually found in soft substrates where they burrow and feed on detritus and plankton.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Cumaceans
Cumacea
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| Family |
Bodotriidae
Bodotriidae
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| Genus |
Leucon
Leucon
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