Cave mysid [Stygiomysis cokei]
Description
S. cokei is another species found in the Caribbean, in the anchialine caves. It is similar in appearance to other species in the genus, having a lack of pigment and being adapted for life in low-light environments. This species is known for its elusive behavior, making it difficult to study.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Mysids
Mysida
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| Family |
Stygiomysids
Stygiomysida
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| Genus |
Stygiomysis
Stygiomysis
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