Painted Mantis Shrimp [Eurysquilla californica]
Description
The Painted Mantis Shrimp, or Eurysquilla californica, is a species of mantis shrimp found in the eastern Pacific Ocean. This species is known for its vibrant coloration and powerful claws, which it uses to hunt prey. In terms of habitat, it prefers rocky or sandy bottoms in shallow waters.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Mantis Shrimps
Stomatopoda
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| Family |
Eurysquillidae
Eurysquillidae
|
| Genus |
Eurysquilla
Eurysquilla
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