Keratoalciopa Antarctic Amphipod [Keratoalciopa antarctica]
Description
The Keratoalciopa antarctica is a marine amphipod species found in the cold waters of Antarctica. They are tiny, usually not exceeding 15 mm in length. Their bodies are laterally compressed and have a characteristic curved dorsal side. Their second pair of antennae is longer and stronger. These amphipods are a significant part of the marine food chain in Antarctica, serving as a vital food source for a variety of Antarctic marine life.
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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