Southern Mantis Shrimp [Gastrosaccus sanctus]
Description
The Southern Mantis Shrimp is a predatory marine crustacean found primarily in the waters of the Southern Hemisphere. It has a distinctive elongated body and large, club-like forelimbs, which it uses to hunt its prey. This species is highly adaptable, living in a variety of habitats ranging from sandy shores to rocky reefs. It is known for its exceptional speed and power, capable of striking its prey with the force of a bullet.
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 |
Gastrosaccus
Gastrosaccus
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