Deep-sea Nebaliid [Nebalia kensleyi]
Description
Nebalia kensleyi, or the Deep-sea Nebaliid, is a species of leptostracan crustaceans found in deep-sea habitats. Unlike other species in the genus, this species is adapted to life in high-pressure, low-light conditions. It is characterized by a robust carapace and elongated antennae. Its diet primarily consists of organic detritus found on the ocean floor.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Leptostracans
Leptostraca
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| Family |
Paranebaliidae
Paranebaliidae
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| Genus |
Giant Nebaliids
Gigantonebalius
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