Paracrellina eques [Paracrellina eques]
Description
Paracrellina eques is a marine crustacean species found in the Atlantic Ocean. It has a unique horseshoe shape, which is reflected in its name 'eques', meaning 'horseman' in Latin. This species is known for its territorial behavior, with males defending their habitat aggressively against intruders.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
|
| Order |
Poecilosclerida
Poecilosclerida
|
| Family |
Crellidae
Crellidae
|
| Genus |
Paracrellina
Paracrellina
|