Southern prawn [Pseudoleptochelia australiensis]
Description
The Southern prawn is a marine decapod species that is native to the waters around Australia. It is a small prawn, typically reaching only a few centimeters in length. It is found in a variety of habitats, including estuaries and coastal waters, and it feeds on detritus and small organisms. Its coloration varies, but it typically has a light body with darker spots.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Tanaids
Tanaidacea
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| Family |
Leptocheliid Tanaids
Leptocheliidae
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| Genus |
Pseudoleptochelia
Pseudoleptochelia
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