Thalestris amphipod [Thalestris laurentiana]
Description
Thalestris laurentiana, also known as the Thalestris amphipod, is a small crustacean that is primarily found in the northern Atlantic Ocean. This species is characterized by its slender, flattened body with long, thin appendages. They are typically found in deep water, often burrowing in the sediment on the ocean floor. The Thalestris amphipod plays an important role in the marine ecosystem as a detritivore, helping to break down and recycle organic material.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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| Order |
Harpacticoida
Harpacticoida
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| Family |
Laophontidae
Laophontidae
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| Genus |
Thalestris
Thalestris
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