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Hemimysis 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

  1. ^ 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.
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Hemimysis lamornae: Brief Summary

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Hemimysis lamornae is a small crustacean that lives in shallow waters at a depth of between 5 and 20 metres.

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Depth range

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0-100m

Reference

Crouch, N.R., Klopper, R.R., Burrows, J.E. & Burrows, S.M. (2011) Ferns of Southern Africa, A comprehensive guide Struik Nature Pages 398 - 399 (Includes a picture).

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Habitat

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coastal; lives near the bottom, often in the shade of weeds and rocks

Reference

Crouch, N.R., Klopper, R.R., Burrows, J.E. & Burrows, S.M. (2011) Ferns of Southern Africa, A comprehensive guide Struik Nature Pages 398 - 399 (Includes a picture).

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