Antarctic Iphinoe [Iphinoe antarctica]
Description
This species is a small, benthic crustacean commonly found in the Antarctic Ocean. It is characterized by its clear, transparent body and its ability to withstand extremely cold temperatures. The Antarctic Iphinoe typically feeds on detritus and small organisms found in the seabed.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Cumaceans
Cumacea
|
| Family |
Bodotriidae
Bodotriidae
|
| Genus |
Iphinoe
Iphinoe
|