Banded lobster [Thymops birsteini]
Description
This species is a deep-sea lobster found primarily in the Southern Hemisphere. It is known for its distinctive bands of color, which range from orange to reddish-brown. The banded lobster inhabits depths of 200 to 1600 meters, primarily on muddy bottoms. It is a solitary and nocturnal creature with a diet mainly consisting of small marine organisms.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
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| Family |
Lobsters
Nephropidae
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| Genus |
Thymops
Thymops
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