Tropical prawn [Leptochelia neotropicalis]
Description
Leptochelia neotropicalis, known as the tropical prawn, is a species of marine crustacean in the family Leptocheliidae. Found mainly in the tropical regions of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, it inhabits tidal flats and seagrass beds. It is a scavenger, feeding primarily on detritus and microorganisms. It is characterized by its small size and slender, elongated body shape.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Tanaids
Tanaidacea
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| Family |
Tube-dwelling Tanaids
Tanaidae
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| Genus |
Leptochelia
Leptochelia
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