Keratoalciopa Amphipod [Keratoalciopa arctica]
Description
The Keratoalciopa arctica is a species of amphipod crustaceans known to inhabit the Arctic waters. They are small, typically less than 20 mm long. Their bodies are laterally compressed with a curved dorsal side. They have two pairs of antennae, the second pair being longer and more robust. They play a crucial role in the Arctic marine ecosystem, mainly contributing to the diet of various marine birds and fishes.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Phyllodocida
Phyllodocida
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| Family |
Alciopids
Alciopidae
|
| Genus |
Keratoalciopa
Keratoalciopa
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