Antarctic Scavenger Amphipod [Antarctobius scavengerus]
Description
Antarctobius scavengerus, or Antarctic Scavenger Amphipod, is a species found in the depths of the Southern Ocean. It's known to be a scavenger, feeding on dead organic matter. This species is characterized by its long, slender body, usually less than 2 cm in length, and its ability to survive in extreme cold and darkness.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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| Order |
Harpacticoida
Harpacticoida
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| Family |
Tisbidae
Tisbidae
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| Genus |
Antarctobius
Antarctobius
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