Thompson's Mysid [Siriella thompsoni]
Description
Siriella thompsoni, or Thompson's Mysid, is native to the Northeast Atlantic and Mediterranean. This species is distinguished by its small size, reaching up to 1.2 cm, and its unique antennal scale, which has a rounded apex and a spine on the outer margin.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Mysids
Mysida
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| Family |
Mysids
Mysidae
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| Genus |
Siriella
Siriella
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