Sand-dwelling mud shrimp [Nannastacus arenarius]
Description
Nannastacus arenarius, also known as the Sand-dwelling mud shrimp, is a species that primarily inhabits sandy substrates in shallow coastal waters. It has a small, slender body typically measuring around 1.5 cm and a sandy coloration that provides effective camouflage. This species is noted for its active burrowing and tunneling behaviors, and it feeds primarily on detritus and small benthic organisms.
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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