Schizopod Shrimp [Kalliapseudes schubartii]
Description
This species is a type of tanaid crustacean that can be found in marine environments around the world. It is characterized by a long and slender body, which is usually of a yellowish or brownish color. They have elongated pereopods (walking legs) and their pleon (abdomen) ends in a small tail fan. They are typically found in burrows in sandy or muddy bottoms, often in estuarine habitats. Their diet consists mainly of detritus and small invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Tanaids
Tanaidacea
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| Family |
Deep Sea Tanaids
Kalliapseudidae
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| Genus |
Kalliapseudes
Kalliapseudes
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