American sand lance [Cerberoides americanus]
Description
The American sand lance, or Cerberoides americanus, is a species of sand lance in the family Ammodytidae. It is found in marine, brackish habitats within the Western Atlantic Ocean. This species is distinguished by its slender, elongated body, a pointed snout and a small, superior mouth. They are known to burrow in sandy substrates and are primarily planktivorous.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Isopods
Isopoda
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| Family |
Microcerberidae
Microcerberidae
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| Genus |
Cerberoides
Cerberoides
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