Slender Mysid Shrimp [Mesopodopsis slabberi]
Description
Slender Mysid Shrimp, scientifically known as Mesopodopsis slabberi, is a marine species that is widely distributed in the Atlantic Ocean. It is characterized by a slender, transparent body with a size of about 20mm. This species is usually found in coastal waters and estuaries, often in brackish water conditions. They are omnivorous and feed on small invertebrates, detritus, and plankton.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Mysids
Mysida
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| Family |
Mysids
Mysidae
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| Genus |
Mesopodopsis
Mesopodopsis
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