Arctic deep-sea cumacean [Leucon subarcticus]
Description
A small crustacean species native to Arctic waters. It is characterized by its elongated body and small size, typically around 1-2 cm in length. This species is found in deep-sea environments, often in muddy habitats. It is a benthic organism, living at the bottom of the sea. The Arctic deep-sea cumacean is notable for its ability to survive in extremely cold temperatures and high pressure environments.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Cumaceans
Cumacea
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| Family |
Diastylidae
Diastylidae
|
| Genus |
Subarctic Cumaceans
Kempylis
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