Siberian Mysid [Deltamysis karamani]
Description
The Siberian Mysid, or Deltamysis karamani, is found in the Arctic Ocean off the coast of Siberia. It is a small, translucent crustacean that is well adapted to the cold environment. It feeds on small particles of organic matter that sink to the ocean floor.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Mysids
Mysida
|
| Family |
Mysids
Mysidae
|
| Genus |
Deltamysis
Deltamysis
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