White ghost shrimp [Callianassa candida]
Description
White ghost shrimp are a species of Thalassinidea, or ghost shrimp, that typically reside in sandy, muddy habitats. They are characterized by their white color and are known to burrow in the sand to escape predators and to search for food.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
|
| Family |
Mud Shrimps
Callianassidae
|
| Genus |
Callianassa
Callianassa
|