Long-tailed Deep Sea Crustacean [Cyclaspis quinquespinosa]
Description
The Cyclaspis quinquespinosa, commonly known as the Long-tailed Deep Sea Crustacean, is a species found in the deep sea, typically at depths of 500 to 3500 meters. It is characterized by its long tail and five spines, which are believed to assist in its locomotion along the sea floor. Like many deep sea species, its behavior and specific habitat are not well known.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Cumaceans
Cumacea
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| Family |
Bodotriidae
Bodotriidae
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| Genus |
Cyclaspis
Cyclaspis
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