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What are mysids?

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16y ago
Updated: 6/26/2024

Mysids are small shrimp,common in all marine habitats. Most are very small, especially in shallow water both fresh and saltwater. Deep sea Mysids can reach sizes toward 1 foot long (30 cm).

Phylum : Arthrpoda

Sub-phylum: Crustacea

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