Paracrellina dimorpha [Paracrellina dimorpha]
Description
Paracrellina dimorpha is a species of marine crustacean that mainly inhabits the Pacific Ocean. It is characterized by its asymmetrically shaped body and the presence of two different forms of male individuals, hence the name 'dimorpha'. This species exhibits a unique behavior known as 'sneaker' strategy, where smaller males mimic the behavior and appearance of females to avoid detection from larger, dominant males.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
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| Order |
Poecilosclerida
Poecilosclerida
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| Family |
Crellidae
Crellidae
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| Genus |
Paracrellina
Paracrellina
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