Rough Lobster [Barantolla orientalis]
Description
Barantolla orientalis, known as the rough lobster, is a marine species found in the Western Pacific, specifically in areas around Japan and the Philippines. This species is known for its rough exoskeleton, which is covered in small, sharp spines. They are solitary creatures, usually found in deep, cold waters of up to 1500 meters. They are scavengers, feeding on dead or injured marine animals.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Capitellida
Capitellida
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| Family |
Capitellids
Capitellidae
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| Genus |
Barantolla
Barantolla
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