Atlantic tropanthura [Tropanthura atlantica]
Description
The Atlantic tropanthura, or Tropanthura atlantica, is a species of marine isopod crustaceans native to the Atlantic Ocean. They are characterized by their elongated, segmented bodies and their ability to swim backwards rapidly when threatened. This species is typically found in deeper waters, often in the vicinity of coral reefs. They are nocturnal creatures, and they usually hide in rock crevices during the day.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Isopods
Isopoda
|
| Family |
Microcerberidae
Microcerberidae
|
| Genus |
Tropanthura
Tropanthura
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