ghost shrimp

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hayvan)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Eklem bacaklılar)

Class

Malacostraca (Malakostraka)

Order

Amphipoda (Amphipoda)

Family

Caprellidae

Genus

Caprella

Species

Caprella linearis (ghost shrimp)

Names in Other Languages

French caprelle

German Gespenstkrebs

Similar Species in Caprella

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Japanese skeleton shrimp

Caprella mutica

Not Evaluated

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Amphipod

Caprella scaura

Not Evaluated

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Skeleton shrimp

Caprella equilibra

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ghost shrimp?

The scientific name of ghost shrimp is Caprella linearis. It belongs to the genus Caprella.

Where does ghost shrimp live?

ghost shrimp is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.

What family does ghost shrimp belong to?

ghost shrimp (Caprella linearis) belongs to the genus Caprella, which is part of the taxonomic family Caprellidae.

What kingdom does ghost shrimp belong to?

ghost shrimp (Caprella linearis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).

What are the closest relatives of ghost shrimp?

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