Pacific Leptochelia [Leptochelia pacifica]
Description
Leptochelia pacifica, commonly known as the Pacific Leptochelia, is a marine crustacean species that is widespread in the Pacific Ocean. It has a slender, elongated body with long antennae and legs. It is typically found in shallow coastal waters, often hiding under rocks and crevices during the day and emerging at night to feed.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Tanaids
Tanaidacea
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| Family |
Leptocheliid Tanaids
Leptocheliidae
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| Genus |
Leptochelia
Leptochelia
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