Difficult Nematoscelis [Nematoscelis difficilis]
Description
Nematoscelis difficilis is a marine species of shrimp that is widely spread in the world's oceans. They are found in large swarms, usually at night. They have a transparent body and can grow up to 2.5 cm long. They have a unique eye structure that distinguishes them from other species in the genus Nematoscelis.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Euphausiids
Euphausiacea
|
| Family |
Krill
Euphausiidae
|
| Genus |
Nematoscelis
Nematoscelis
|