Sige's Mantis Shrimp [Sige fusca]
Description
Sige fusca, commonly known as Sige's Mantis Shrimp, is a marine crustacean that is predominantly found in the Indo-Pacific region. It is characterized by its robust, raptorial forelimbs that it uses to capture prey. It inhabits sandy and muddy bottoms in shallow waters. This species is known for its extremely fast and powerful claws, which it uses to attack and kill prey. The body coloration is typically brown with a hint of green or blue, varying depending on the individual and environment.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Aciculata
Aciculata
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| Family |
Phyllodocids
Phyllodocidae
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| Genus |
Sige
Sige
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