Lemmensis Ghost Shrimp [Neocallichirus lemmensis]
Description
Neocallichirus lemmensis, also known as the Lemmensis Ghost Shrimp, is a species of ghost shrimp found in the eastern Pacific Ocean. It is primarily found in the Gulf of California and further south, where it constructs burrows in sandy or muddy seafloors. The distinguishing features of this shrimp include its unequal claws and the presence of setae (bristles) on its legs.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
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| Family |
Mud Shrimps
Callianassidae
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| Genus |
Neocallichirus
Neocallichirus
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