Common Iphinoe [Iphinoe tenella]
Description
The Common Iphinoe is a small, benthic crustacean widely distributed across various oceanic regions. This species is characterized by its small size, clear body, and resilience to a variety of environmental conditions. It feeds primarily on detritus and microorganisms.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Cumaceans
Cumacea
|
| Family |
Bodotriidae
Bodotriidae
|
| Genus |
Iphinoe
Iphinoe
|