Antarctic Leucon [Leucon antarcticus]
Description
Leucon antarcticus, commonly referred to as the Antarctic Leucon, is a species of small crustacean found in the Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica. This species is characterized by its small size, typically measuring less than 1.5 cm in length, and its white coloration. The Antarctic Leucon lives in deep-sea environments, often found at depths exceeding 1000 meters. It feeds on detritus and small invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Cumaceans
Cumacea
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| Family |
Bodotriidae
Bodotriidae
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| Genus |
Leucon
Leucon
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