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Mysidium (Mysidium) integrum W. M. Tattersall 1951

Depth range

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0-30m

Reference

Crouch, N.R., Klopper, R.R., Burrows, J.E. & Burrows, S.M. (2011) Ferns of Southern Africa, A comprehensive guide Struik Nature Pages 398 - 399 (Includes a picture).

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Depth range

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0-35m

Reference

Wittmann, K. J.; Wirtz, P. (2019). Revision of the amphiamerican genus Mysidium Dana, 1852 (Crustacea: Mysida: Mysidae), with descriptions of two new species and the establishment of two new subgenera. European Journal of Taxonomy. (495).

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Distribution

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West Atlantic from 32°N to 23°S. Reported from coastal waters of Bermuda, Bahamas, Caribbean, Curacao, Gulf of Mexico, Brazilian coast off Cabo Frio.

Reference

Wittmann, K. J.; Wirtz, P. (2019). Revision of the amphiamerican genus Mysidium Dana, 1852 (Crustacea: Mysida: Mysidae), with descriptions of two new species and the establishment of two new subgenera. European Journal of Taxonomy. (495).

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Habitat

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near mangroves and gorgonians; on bottom of coarse calcareous sand; from the sea-anemone Bartholomea annulata; in large shoals on reef tops; in looser aggregations on deep reefs; adults seem to aggregate in the vicinity of diadema antillarum, Gorgonia sp. and coral heads and in the shade of large immobile objects; also known as an associate of sponges (Agelas, callyspongia, Ircinia) and corals (Madracis, Oculina, and Lophogorgia)

Reference

Crouch, N.R., Klopper, R.R., Burrows, J.E. & Burrows, S.M. (2011) Ferns of Southern Africa, A comprehensive guide Struik Nature Pages 398 - 399 (Includes a picture).

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cc-by-4.0
copyright
WoRMS Editorial Board
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Mees, Jan, J.