Cystisoma

Cystisoma
Photograph of Cystisoma in lateral view
Caught specimen collected in Hawaii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Malacostraca
Order: Amphipoda
Suborder: Hyperiidea
Family: Cystisomatidae
Willemöes-Suhm, 1875
Genus: Cystisoma
Guérin-Méneville, 1842
Synonyms
  • Cysteosoma Bovallius
  • Cystosoma Spence Bate
  • Thaumatops Martens

Cystisoma is a genus of amphipod. It is the only member of the family Cystisomatidae within the Hyperiidea.[1][2][3][4][5] The genus is noted for its nearly completely transparent body, adapted for life in low light waters.

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