Balearic mysid [Paramysis balearica]
Description
The Balearic mysid is a species of mysid crustacean that lives in the Mediterranean Sea, particularly in the region of the Balearic Islands. It is a small, transparent organism that prefers to reside in the coastal areas. It plays a significant role in the food chain, serving as a food source for many larger marine species.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Mysids
Mysida
|
| Family |
Mysids
Mysidae
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| Genus |
Paramysis
Paramysis
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