South Pacific Mysid [Heteromysis australiensis]
Description
Native to the South Pacific Ocean, this species is found in a variety of habitats including seagrass beds, coral reefs, and sandy bottoms. They are distinguished by their large, feather-like antennae and elongated body.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Mysids
Mysida
|
| Family |
Mysids
Mysidae
|
| Genus |
Heteromysis
Heteromysis
|