Unciola

Say, 1818

Unciola is a of amphipod crustaceans in the Unciolidae. These small marine are characterized by their laterally compressed bodies and segmented appendages typical of amphipods. The genus was established by Thomas Say in 1818 and contains found in marine coastal environments, particularly in the North Atlantic region.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Unciola: /ʊnˈkiːoʊlə/

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Habitat

Marine coastal environments, typically in shallow waters.

Distribution

North Atlantic region; recorded from Denmark (DK), Norway (NO), and Sweden (SE).

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