Graceful Mysid [Siriella gracilis]
Description
The Graceful Mysid, Siriella gracilis, is found in the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Black Sea. This species prefers warmer waters and can be found in both coastal and offshore areas. Siriella gracilis is small and slender, with a maximum size of 1 cm, and features a transparent body with small red or brown spots.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Mysids
Mysida
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| Family |
Mysids
Mysidae
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| Genus |
Siriella
Siriella
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