Atlantic amphipod [Laubieriopsis atlantica]
Description
Laubieriopsis atlantica, also known as the Atlantic amphipod, is an amphipod crustacean species found in the Atlantic Ocean. They are small, with a size of approximately 1-2 centimeters, and have a transparent body. This species is typically found in soft sediment on the seafloor, where they prey on detritus and small invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
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| Family |
Fauveliopsids
Fauveliopsidae
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| Genus |
Laubieriopsis
Laubieriopsis
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