Northern mud shrimp [Crangon septemspinosa]
Description
The Northern mud shrimp, Crangon septemspinosa, is a species of shrimp that lives in the northern regions of the Atlantic Ocean. It is typically found in muddy sea beds, where it burrows into the mud. It is a small species, with adults typically measuring between 20 and 40 mm in length. The Northern mud shrimp is characterized by its slender, translucent body and seven pairs of legs. It is a benthic species that feeds on detritus and small organisms.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Cumaceans
Cumacea
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| Family |
Diastylidae
Diastylidae
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| Genus |
Arctic Mud Shrimps
Leucon
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