Phronimidae

Rafinesque, 1815

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Phronimidae is a of hyperiidean amphipod crustaceans established by Rafinesque in 1815. The family contains two : Phronima and Phronimella. These are pelagic, free-swimming amphipods found in marine environments.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Phronimidae: /frɒˈnɪmɪdiː/

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Habitat

Pelagic marine environments; open ocean water column.

Distribution

Marine; in oceanic waters. Specific distribution details not available in provided sources.

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Taxonomic composition

contains two : Phronima Latreille, 1802 and Phronimella Claus, 1862

Superfamily placement

Placed in superfamily Phronimoidea within infraorder Physocephalatidira of suborder Hyperiidea

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