Atlantic Deep-sea Cumacean 1 [Cumacea Atlantica 1]
Description
This is a small, benthic crustacean found in the deep waters of the Atlantic Ocean. It is characterized by its elongated body, small head, and large carapace. They have a primarily scavenging lifestyle, feeding on the detritus found on the ocean floor. Their habitat is often characterized by muddy or sandy substrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Cumaceans
Cumacea
|
| Family |
Diastylidae
Diastylidae
|
| Genus |
Atlantic Deep-sea Cumaceans
Diastylis
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