Rachael Peart
@amphipodrachael.bsky.social
Amphipod, invert and biodiversity nerd in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia.
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Though there is the giant ostracod in Antarctica which are just plain mental looking
December 11, 2024 at 7:25 PM
Though there is the giant ostracod in Antarctica which are just plain mental looking
Firstly, a species of this group are mollusc mimics. Mimicking Mitrella carinata which apparently doesn’t taste nice, there is a form of protection in being avoided by predators.
Also there is close morphological similarities with the Antarctic Epimeria - cool evolution happening.
Also there is close morphological similarities with the Antarctic Epimeria - cool evolution happening.
December 11, 2024 at 6:21 PM
Firstly, a species of this group are mollusc mimics. Mimicking Mitrella carinata which apparently doesn’t taste nice, there is a form of protection in being avoided by predators.
Also there is close morphological similarities with the Antarctic Epimeria - cool evolution happening.
Also there is close morphological similarities with the Antarctic Epimeria - cool evolution happening.