Typhlocaris

Typhlocaris is a genus of blind cave-dwelling shrimp, placed in its own family, Typhlocarididae. It contains 4 species:

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GENUS

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumArthropoda
ClassMalacostraca
OrderDecapoda
FamilyTyphlocarididae

Habitatfreshwater

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Museum specimens

Specimen records: 2
Family: Typhlocarididae
Collections: UMZC, MNHN

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Typhlocaris is a genus of blind cave-dwelling shrimp, placed in its own family, Typhlocarididae. It contains 4 species: Typhlocaris ayyaloni Tsurnamal, 2008 – Israel Typhlocaris galilea Calman, 1909 – Israel Typhlocaris lethaea Parisi, 1920 – Libya Typhlocaris salentina Caroli, 1923 – Apulia (Italy)

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