Two-toned mantis shrimp [Lysiosquillina sulcata]
Description
Lysiosquillina sulcata, commonly referred to as the two-toned mantis shrimp, is a species found in the Indian Ocean, specifically around the coasts of India and Sri Lanka. This species is known for its distinctive two-toned coloration, with the front half of its body being a different color than the back half. It inhabits muddy substrates in coastal waters, where it burrows for shelter and hunting.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Mantis Shrimps
Stomatopoda
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| Family |
Lysiosquillidae
Lysiosquillidae
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| Genus |
Lysiosquillina
Lysiosquillina
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