Alexander Semenov, Russland
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Mysis oculata (Fabricius, 1780)
This small shrimp gets its name from its appearance. In fact, it looks like the larval stage of shrimp, known as mysis. It is characterized by long “horns” and spikes, which slow its descent.
These protrusions aren’t much use for defense; it serves as food for nearly all marine predators.
Also interesting are its comparatively large eyes, which allow it to see well.
(Fabricius, 1780)
Surprisingly, Mysis oculata is found virtually everywhere, from tropical to Arctic waters, where it prefers to live.
This is due to the fact that it has little trouble coping with currents.
Although it lives on the seafloor, if caught in a strong current, it is carried far away.
Synonyms:
Cancer oculatus (Fabricius, 1780 )
Megalophthalmus fabricianus
Mysis fabricii (Bell, 1855)
Mysis spinulosus (Packard, 1863)
This small shrimp gets its name from its appearance. In fact, it looks like the larval stage of shrimp, known as mysis. It is characterized by long “horns” and spikes, which slow its descent.
These protrusions aren’t much use for defense; it serves as food for nearly all marine predators.
Also interesting are its comparatively large eyes, which allow it to see well.
(Fabricius, 1780)
Surprisingly, Mysis oculata is found virtually everywhere, from tropical to Arctic waters, where it prefers to live.
This is due to the fact that it has little trouble coping with currents.
Although it lives on the seafloor, if caught in a strong current, it is carried far away.
Synonyms:
Cancer oculatus (Fabricius, 1780 )
Megalophthalmus fabricianus
Mysis fabricii (Bell, 1855)
Mysis spinulosus (Packard, 1863)
