Southern Ocean amphipod [Eudorella emarginata]
Description
The Eudorella emarginata, or Southern Ocean amphipod, is a small crustacean that lives in the Southern Ocean. This species is characterized by a segmented body, two pairs of antennae, and a pair of large, claw-like appendages. They play a crucial role in the Southern Ocean ecosystem by recycling nutrients and serving as a primary food source for larger animals.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Cumaceans
Cumacea
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| Family |
Nannastacidae
Nannastacidae
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| Genus |
Eudorella
Eudorella
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