Arctic amphipod [Bathyalciopa arctica]
Description
Bathyalciopa arctica is an amphipod species endemic to the Arctic regions. This species lives in the water column and feeds on detritus, playing a crucial role in the Arctic food web. They are small, usually about 2 cm long, and have a transparent body that helps them blend in with their surroundings.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Phyllodocida
Phyllodocida
|
| Family |
Alciopids
Alciopidae
|
| Genus |
Bathyalciopa
Bathyalciopa
|