Thick-Clawed Ghost Shrimp [Arthura crassimanus]
Description
This species is found in the western Pacific Ocean. They are known for their thick, powerful claws which they use for burrowing and foraging. They live in a variety of habitats, from sandy beaches to muddy estuaries. Their diet consists mostly of detritus and small invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Tanaids
Tanaidacea
|
| Family |
Tube-dwelling Tanaids
Tanaidae
|
| Genus |
Arthrura
Arthrura
|