Thysanoessa inermis
Thysanoessa inermis (Kryer, 1846)
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Description
Diagnostic Description
Differs from other Thysanoessa species by the presence of a dorsal spine on the last segment of the abdomen.
Morphology
The last segment of the abdomen carries a dorsal spine. The front edge of the carapace is transformed into an elongate rostrum. Uropods are shorter than the telson.
Size
Length up to 30 mm.
Ecology and Distribution
Distribution
Amphiboreal species; found in the Barents Sea, White Sea, Kara Sea, Bering Sea, Sea of Okhotsk.
Relevance
Uses
Important food source for herring.


