Sickle Shrimp [Stylocheiron suhmi]
Description
This species is distributed worldwide. It is characterized by its sickle-shaped third maxilliped and long, slender second legs. It is known to dwell at depths of 200-500m.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Euphausiids
Euphausiacea
|
| Family |
Krill
Euphausiidae
|
| Genus |
Stylocheiron
Stylocheiron
|