Tropical Mysid [Mesopodopsis orientalis]
Description
Mesopodopsis orientalis, commonly known as the Tropical Mysid, is a species found in warm, tropical waters. This species is characterized by its small size, typically around 1 cm, and its transparent body. They are usually found in shallow coastal waters and estuaries, and they feed on a diet of small invertebrates and detritus.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Mysids
Mysida
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| Family |
Mysids
Mysidae
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| Genus |
Mesopodopsis
Mesopodopsis
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