Graceful Nematoscelis [Nematoscelis gracilis]
Description
Nematoscelis gracilis, also known as the Graceful Nematoscelis, is a species of shrimp that occurs in the Pacific Ocean. This species is found in subtropical waters and has a unique, slender body shape. They are primarily nocturnal, coming to the surface of the water to feed at night.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Euphausiids
Euphausiacea
|
| Family |
Krill
Euphausiidae
|
| Genus |
Nematoscelis
Nematoscelis
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