Slender Smoothtail Mysid [Mesopodopsis africana]
Description
The Slender Smoothtail Mysid, or Mesopodopsis africana, is a species native to the Atlantic Ocean, particularly around the African coast. They are small, usually about 1-2 cm in length, with a transparent body. They inhabit areas with sandy or muddy bottoms, often in shallow waters. Their diet includes 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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