Graceful clam shrimp | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Branchiopoda |
Order: | Laevicaudata |
Family: | Lynceidae |
Genus: | Lynceus |
Species: | L. gracilicornis
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Binomial name | |
Lynceus gracilicornis (
Packard, 1871)
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Synonyms | |
Limnetis gracilicornis Packard, 1871 |
The graceful clam shrimp (Lynceus gracilicornis) is a species of clam shrimp found in Texas, northern Florida and possibly other regions in between. [1]
This large clam shrimp presents a body colouration varying from orange to rose, and a dark maroon shell; the eggs carried by the female are yellow to orange. [1] The species is distinguished from other Lynceidae members because the males have a pair of large claspers, with the right clasper being larger than the left. There are no growth marks on the carapace, as in other clam shrimp. [1] Graceful clam shrimp swim upside down or on their side, using legs and antennae for backward propulsion. [1]
Lynceus gracilicornis is usually found in the shallow grassy parts of temporary ponds. [1] When oxygen levels are high, some individuals may be found in deep water. Graceful clam shrimp feed on plankton that they collect while swimming. [1]
The male clasps the lower margin of the female's shell and swims while holding her above him. Females carry up to 200 eggs under the carapace. [1]
Graceful clam shrimp | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Branchiopoda |
Order: | Laevicaudata |
Family: | Lynceidae |
Genus: | Lynceus |
Species: | L. gracilicornis
|
Binomial name | |
Lynceus gracilicornis (
Packard, 1871)
| |
Synonyms | |
Limnetis gracilicornis Packard, 1871 |
The graceful clam shrimp (Lynceus gracilicornis) is a species of clam shrimp found in Texas, northern Florida and possibly other regions in between. [1]
This large clam shrimp presents a body colouration varying from orange to rose, and a dark maroon shell; the eggs carried by the female are yellow to orange. [1] The species is distinguished from other Lynceidae members because the males have a pair of large claspers, with the right clasper being larger than the left. There are no growth marks on the carapace, as in other clam shrimp. [1] Graceful clam shrimp swim upside down or on their side, using legs and antennae for backward propulsion. [1]
Lynceus gracilicornis is usually found in the shallow grassy parts of temporary ponds. [1] When oxygen levels are high, some individuals may be found in deep water. Graceful clam shrimp feed on plankton that they collect while swimming. [1]
The male clasps the lower margin of the female's shell and swims while holding her above him. Females carry up to 200 eggs under the carapace. [1]