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skeleton shrimp

/ˈskɛlɪtən ʃrɪmp/

Traducción: Crustáceo marino pequeño y alargado de la familia Caprellidae, con cuerpo y patas muy finos, que suele hallarse adherido a algas u otros sustratos.

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/ˈskɛlɪtən ʃrɪmp/C1formalscientific
  • esCrustáceo marino pequeño y alargado de la familia Caprellidae, con cuerpo y patas muy finos, que suele hallarse adherido a algas u otros sustratos.

A small, slender marine crustacean of the family Caprellidae, characterized by its long, thin body and legs, often found clinging to seaweed or other substrates.

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    A small, slender marine crustacean of the order Caprellida, known for its long, thin body and grasping legs, often found clinging to seaweed or other substrates.

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    • The skeleton shrimp uses its rear legs to hold onto seaweed while it hunts for tiny prey.
    • Divers often spot skeleton shrimp camouflaged among hydroids and bryozoans.
    • The skeleton shrimp's elongated body allows it to blend in perfectly with the marine vegetation.