Anatomy
Thymops birsteini is a part of Order Decapoda. How many pairs of maxillopeds do members of Decapoda have?
3 pairs
How many pairs of large claws does the Patagonian lobsterette bear?
Two pairs
What does the Patagonian lobsterette eat?
Plants, detritus, plankton, small fish
What is the conservation status of the Patagonian lobsterette?
Stable/least concern
What is the common name for Thymops birsteni?
Patagonian lobsterette
Thymops birsteini is a part of Order Decapoda. How many pairs of walking legs (periopeds) do members of Decapoda have?
5 pairs
What is the average length /height of the Patagonian lobsterette? (In cm)
8-25cm
What trophic level is the Patagonian lobsterette on?
Where does the Patagonian lobsterette live?
What is the scientific name for Patagonian lobsterette?
Thymops birsteini
What is the protective outer shell of a crustacean in the class Malacostraca called?
The carapace
How does latitude impact the appearance of the Patagonian lobsterette?
It impacts their color. They are more of a pale yellow at northern latitudes, and a maroon at southern latitudes
What are some of the predators of the Patagonian lobsterette?
Finfish, the Patagonian toothfish, and mollusks
How far down does the Patagonian lobsterette live? (in feet)
390-4,920ft
What phylum is the Patagonian lobsterette a part of?
Arthropoda
True or False: The uropods of a crustacean serve as paddles for swift backwards movement.
True
How does depth impact the Patagonian lobsterette?
Individuals at greater depths are larger than those in shallower waters
What is the preferred water temperature for the Patagonian lobsterette? (In Celcius)
2.6-6.8 degrees Celcius
What are some of the threats to the Patagonian lobsterette?
Fisheries, ocean acidification, climate change
What class is the Patagonian lobsterette a part of?
What is the purpose of the suspension feeders in crustaceans?
They generate water currents to eat plankton, detritus, & bacteria
How long is the carapace of the Patagonian lobsterette? (In cm)
2-10cm
Does the Patagonian lobsterette live in groups or alone?
Alone
What kind of environment does the Patagonian lobsterette prefer?
Muddy seafloors in the benthic zone
What family is Patagonian lobsterette a part of?
Decapoda