Reddish Glossy Shrimp [Glossobius auratus]
Description
The Reddish Glossy Shrimp is another species in the Palaemonidae family. Native to the Western Indian Ocean, it can be found in coastal waters, mangroves, and estuaries. The shrimp features a semi-transparent body with reddish-brown markings. It is nocturnal and feeds primarily on small invertebrates and detritus.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Isopods
Isopoda
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| Family |
Cymothoidae
Cymothoidae
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| Genus |
Glossobius
Glossobius
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