Giant mantis shrimp [Lysiosquillina glabriuscula]
Description
Lysiosquillina glabriuscula, or the giant mantis shrimp, is a species found in the tropical western Pacific Ocean. It is among the largest mantis shrimp species, reaching lengths of up to 35 cm. This species inhabits sandy and muddy substrates in both coastal and offshore waters. Known for their powerful claws and unique color patterns.
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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