Kensley's Ghost Shrimp [Kensleycerberus kensleyi]
Description
Kensley's Ghost Shrimp, scientifically known as Kensleycerberus kensleyi, is a species of ghost shrimp that was first described in 2007. It is named after the late Brian Kensley, a renowned carcinologist. This species is known for its burrowing behavior and is commonly found in intertidal sand flats along the coast. The shrimp has a robust body with a translucent shell that helps in camouflaging. It has long, slender claws and a pair of stalked eyes, which are typical characteristics of ghost shrimps.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Isopods
Isopoda
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| Family |
Microcerberidae
Microcerberidae
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| Genus |
Kensleycerberus
Kensleycerberus
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