Grass shrimp [Paracartia grani]
Description
The Paracartia grani, commonly known as the Grass Shrimp, is a herbivorous species found in coastal and estuarine environments. This species is characterized by its transparent body, which measures approximately 2 millimeters in length. It feeds primarily on phytoplankton and detritus. Reproduction occurs through the production of eggs, which are carried by the female until they hatch.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
| Order |
Calanoida
Calanoida
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| Family |
Acartiidae
Acartiidae
|
| Genus |
Paracartia
Paracartia
|