Gregorian squat lobster [Munida gregaria]
Description
The Gregorian squat lobster is a species that is native to the Southern Hemisphere. They inhabit depths of 10 to 440 meters. They are recognized by their slender pincers and long rostrum. They are a swarming species with a diet consisting of detritus and small invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
|
| Family |
Squat Lobsters
Galatheidae
|
| Genus |
Munida
Munida
|