Pacific ghost shrimp [Callichirus seilacheri]
Description
Pacific ghost shrimp, also known as callianassid shrimp, are found in the Pacific Ocean, particularly along the coasts of Peru and Chile. They create extensive burrows and are considered ecosystem engineers due to their influence on sediment dynamics and benthic habitats. They feed on organic matter within the sediment.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
|
| Family |
Mud Shrimps
Callianassidae
|
| Genus |
Callichirus
Callichirus
|