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Japanese skeleton shrimp

Caprella mutica

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (10 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Species

Caprella mutica (Japanese skeleton shrimp)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コシトゲワレカラ

French caprelle japonaise

German Japanischer Gespenstkrebs

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Japanese skeleton shrimp?

The scientific name of Japanese skeleton shrimp is Caprella mutica. It belongs to the genus Caprella.

Where does Japanese skeleton shrimp live?

Japanese skeleton shrimp is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (10 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, South Africa.

What family does Japanese skeleton shrimp belong to?

Japanese skeleton shrimp (Caprella mutica) belongs to the genus Caprella, which is part of the taxonomic family Caprellidae.

What kingdom does Japanese skeleton shrimp belong to?

Japanese skeleton shrimp (Caprella mutica) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).

What are the closest relatives of Japanese skeleton shrimp?

The closest relatives of Japanese skeleton shrimp in the genus Caprella include ghost shrimp, Amphipod, Skeleton shrimp.