mysis

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A genus of small schizopod shrimps found both in fresh and salt water; the opossum shrimps. One species inhabits the Great Lakes of North America, and is largely eaten by the whitefish. The marine species form part of the food of right whales.

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By the mysis stages, the pereiopods (thoracic appendages) start to be used instead of the antennae for locomotion. Source: Internet

By the last mysis stage, the beginnings of pleopods have appeared on the first five segments of the abdomen. Source: Internet

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