Mysids [Mysida]

Description

Mysida, commonly known as opossum shrimps, resemble true shrimps but can be distinguished by their unique brood pouch. They are found in a variety of marine and brackish environments, often forming large swarms.

Families
Mysids [Mysidae]
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Petaltails [Petalophthalmidae]
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Lophogastrids [Lophogastridae]
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Stygiomysids [Stygiomysida]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Arthropods
Arthropoda
Class Crustaceans
Malacostraca
Statistics
  • Families 4