Cadenella's Spiny Lobster [Cadenella garricki]
Description
Cadenella garricki, commonly known as Cadenella's Spiny Lobster, is a species of marine crustacean in the family Palinuridae. They are found in the Southern Ocean around Antarctica. A distinguishing feature is their large, spiny carapace and claws. They are nocturnal, hiding in crevices during the day and coming out at night to feed on a diet primarily of small invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
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| Order |
Tusk Shells
Scaphopoda
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| Family |
Dentaliidae
Dentaliidae
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| Genus |
Cadenella
Cadenella
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