Belize Ghost Shrimp [Lepidophthalmus bocourti]
Description
The Belize Ghost Shrimp is a species of ghost shrimp found in the Caribbean Sea off the coast of Belize. They live in burrows in intertidal zones and are known for their large, claw-bearing second pereiopods. They feed primarily on detritus and play a significant role in nutrient cycling in their habitats.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
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| Family |
Mud Shrimps
Callianassidae
|
| Genus |
Lepidophthalmus
Lepidophthalmus
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