Striped Mantis Shrimp [Meiosquilloides fossarum]
Description
The Striped Mantis Shrimp, or Meiosquilloides fossarum, is a marine crustacean species found in the western Pacific Ocean. It is noted for its distinct striped pattern and its large, powerful claws. This species typically inhabits the ocean floor in areas with soft substrates, where it creates burrows. Like other mantis shrimps, it is a carnivorous species feeding on other small marine organisms.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Mantis Shrimps
Stomatopoda
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| Family |
Eurysquillidae
Eurysquillidae
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| Genus |
Meiosquilloides
Meiosquilloides
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