Biology:Hemimysis lamornae
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Short description: Species of crustacean
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| Large group of Hemimysis lamornae | |
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| Tribe: | Mysini
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| Genus: | Hemimysis
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| Species: | H. lamornae
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Hemimysis lamornae is a small crustacean that lives in shallow waters at a depth of between 5 and 20 metres.
Distribution
Hemimysis lamornae is found in the North Sea, Baltic Sea, Mediterranean Sea, and Black Sea.
Description
Hemimysis lamornae is bright red or orange and grows to a size of about 8 to 10 mm. They feed primarily on sedimentary organic matter and small crustaceans. They reproduce sexually and females carry the eggs on the underside of their bodies before they hatch.[1]
References
- ↑ Rastorgueff, Pierre-Alexandre (Oct 28, 2011). "Feeding strategies and resource partitioning mitigate the effects of oligotrophy for marine cave mysids". Marine Ecology Progress Series 440: 163–176.
Sources
- Rastorgueff, P. A., Harmelin-Vivien, M., Richard, P., & Chevaldonné, P. (2011). Feeding strategies and resource partitioning mitigate the effects of oligotrophy for marine cave mysids. Marine Ecology Progress Series, 440, 163–176. https://doi.org/10.3354/meps09347
External links
Wikidata ☰ Q4508858 entry
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