Aeginina

Norman, 1905

skeleton shrimp

Species Guides

Aeginina longicornis(long-horned skeleton shrimp)

Aeginina is a of caprellid amphipods containing at least two described : Aeginina longicornis and Aeginina aenigmatica. These small crustaceans are commonly known as skeleton shrimp due to their elongated, stick-like appearance. The genus was established by Norman in 1905 and occurs in marine environments of the North Atlantic.

Pronunciation

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Habitat

Marine environments of the western North Atlantic; specific microhabitat preferences not documented.

Distribution

North Atlantic region; distribution records from Denmark (DK), Norway (NO), and Sweden (SE) indicate presence in Scandinavian waters.

Host Associations

Echinorhynchus gadi - intermediate - cystacanth stageAeginina longicornis has been documented as an intermediate for this acanthocephalan , harboring cystacanths in the western North Atlantic.

Ecological Role

Serves as intermediate for parasitic acanthocephalans, contributing to transmission to definitive fish hosts.

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Taxonomic note

The contains at least two described : Aeginina longicornis (Krøyer, 1842), also known as the long-horned skeleton shrimp, and Aeginina aenigmatica Laubitz, 1972.