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Horseshoe Shrimps

Cephalocarida

described accepted species

Appeltans et al

12

habitat

marine ecology lit v4
marine benthic
URI: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/ENVO_01000024

Definition: The marine benthic biome (benthic meaning 'bottom') encompasses the seafloor and includes such areas as shores, littoral or intertidal areas, marine coral reefs, and the deep seabed.

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percent of marine species currently described

Appeltans et al

55

percent synonyms among marine species

Appeltans et al

0

total unknown marine species

Appeltans et al

10

trophic guild

marine ecology lit v4
detritivore
URI: http://wikidata.org/entity/Q2750657

Definition: organism that obtains nutrients by consuming detritus

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undescribed marine species present in museum collections

Appeltans et al

0

undiscovered marine morphospecies

Appeltans et al

10