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Caprella linearis (Linnaeus, 1767)

Caprella linearis (Linnaeus, 1767)
Description: Texel (NL), 21.08.2007 (D. Swieringa)

Characteristics used for id:
- body thin and long
- abdomen reduced
- upper antennae longer than lower
- lower antennae with hairs

References: HAYWARD & RYLAND, 1998; CAMPELL, (w.d.)
Checked by A. Gittenberger (Naturalis, Leiden, NL)
Author: Philippart, Catharina
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WoRMS Taxa on this image:
Caprella linearis (Linnaeus, 1767)

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