Zebra Mantis Shrimp [Lysiosquilloides mapia]
Description
The Zebra Mantis Shrimp is a species of mantis shrimp found in the western Pacific Ocean. It is named for its distinctive black and white striped pattern. It is a burrowing species that prefers sandy or muddy substrates. Like other mantis shrimps, it is a carnivorous predator, feeding on a variety of small marine animals.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Mantis Shrimps
Stomatopoda
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| Family |
Squillidae
Squillidae
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| Genus |
Mantis Shrimp
Alima
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