General Description
First leg (pereopod 1) chelate on right, simple on left. Right chelate first leg with merus about as long as carpus and propodus together. Carpus of pereopod 2 subdivided into many articles. Carapace length up to 6 mm.
Biology
The Odd-footed shrimp can be reliably recognised by the asymmetry of the first legs, clawed on the right and simple on the left.The family Processidae, to which this species belongs, are small nocturnal shrimp found in seagrass environments.
Distribution
Indo-west Pacific, including Australia.
Habitat
Intertidal-32 m depth.
More Information
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Brief Id
Tiny with short pointed rostrum reaching only as far as the end of the eyestalk; first legs assymetrical, clawed on the right, simple on the left.
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Maximum Size
6 mm
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Diet
Organic matter
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Endemicity
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Commercial
No
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Conservation Statuses
CITES: Not listed, EPBC Act 1999: Not listed, IUCN Red List: Not listed
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Depths
Shallow (1-30 m)
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Water Column Locations
On or near seafloor
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Taxon Name
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Scientific Author
Baker, 1907
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Common Name
Odd-footed Shrimp
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Species Name
australiensis