Petalophthalmus edwardi [Petalophthalmus edwardi]
Description
Petalophthalmus edwardi is a species of marine crustacean that is found primarily in the Atlantic Ocean. It has a slender, elongated body with a transparent shell. It is a deep-sea dwelling species known for its scavenging behavior.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Mysids
Mysida
|
| Family |
Petaltails
Petalophthalmidae
|
| Genus |
Petalophthalmus
Petalophthalmus
|