Noumea mysid [Paramysis noumea]
Description
The Noumea mysid can be found in the western Pacific Ocean, specifically around New Caledonia. This tiny shrimp-like crustacean is a part of the Mysidae family and is known for its transparent body. It is most active at twilight hours and tends to stay near the surface of the water.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Mysids
Mysida
|
| Family |
Mysids
Mysidae
|
| Genus |
Paramysis
Paramysis
|