Norris's Prawn Goby [Atlantisella norrisi]
Description
Norris's Prawn Goby, scientifically known as Atlantisella norrisi, is a marine species found in the western Atlantic Ocean, primarily in the Caribbean Sea. This species is characterized by a slender body and elongated dorsal fins. They are usually associated with burrows of alpheid shrimps and exhibit a symbiotic relationship where the goby acts as a lookout for predators while the shrimp maintains the burrow. They are typically found at depths of 1-10 meters and prefer sandy or muddy substrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
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|---|---|
| Class |
Hexactinellida
Hexactinellida
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| Order |
Hexactinosida
Hexactinosida
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| Family |
Venus' Flower Baskets
Euplectellidae
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| Genus |
Atlantisella
Atlantisella
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