Australian ghost shrimp [Callianassa australiensis]
Description
Callianassa australiensis, or the Australian ghost shrimp, are found in the waters around Australia. They inhabit sandy or muddy seafloors and are known for their burrowing behavior. They are small in size, typically around 5-10 cm in length.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
|
| Family |
Mud Shrimps
Callianassidae
|
| Genus |
Callianassa
Callianassa
|