Purple-spotted Mantis Shrimp [Gonodactylaceus graphurus]
Description
The Purple-spotted Mantis Shrimp is a species found in the waters of the Caribbean Sea. This mantis shrimp gets its name from the distinctive purple spots that cover its body. It lives in burrows on the seabed, and uses its powerful claws to capture prey. The Purple-spotted Mantis Shrimp can reach lengths of up to 10 cm.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Mantis Shrimps
Stomatopoda
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| Family |
Parasquillidae
Parasquillidae
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| Genus |
Caribbean Mantis Shrimp
Chorisquilla
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