Minute mud shrimp [Nannastacus proteus]
Description
Nannastacus proteus, commonly known as the Minute mud shrimp, is a small species of shrimp that typically measures less than 2 cm in length. It has a pale, translucent body that blends well with its preferred habitat of sandy and muddy substrates in both shallow and deep waters. This species is known for its burrowing behavior, creating complex networks of tunnels in the sea floor. They are detritivores, feeding on organic material found within the sediment.
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 |
Nannastacus
Nannastacus
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