Speckled Mantis Shrimp [Meiosquilloides chacei]
Description
Meiosquilloides chacei, commonly known as the Speckled Mantis Shrimp, is a species of mantis shrimp found in the waters of the Indian Ocean. This species exhibits a speckled color pattern on its carapace and tail. It is known for its burrowing behavior in sandy or muddy substrates. The Speckled Mantis Shrimp is a predatory species with a diet primarily consisting of small invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Mantis Shrimps
Stomatopoda
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| Family |
Eurysquillidae
Eurysquillidae
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| Genus |
Meiosquilloides
Meiosquilloides
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