Long-legged Shrimp [Stylocheiron affine]
Description
This species is distributed worldwide, it is known for its long, slender legs. They are usually found in the deep sea and are a part of the diet of many marine animals. Distinguishing features include the large size of the eye and the elongation of the second pair of legs.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Euphausiids
Euphausiacea
|
| Family |
Krill
Euphausiidae
|
| Genus |
Stylocheiron
Stylocheiron
|