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Coloration of the living amphipod: Based on a specimen of unknown sex and size (Fig. 10), the entire body is orange, with the exception of the translucent antennae and the whitish eyes.
No information regarding habitat, diet, or ambient water temperature was provided in the description.
In the ocean, the amphipod plays an important role as a source of protein for larger carnivores within the food chain.
Iphimedia macrops is currently known only from Japanese waters around Kashima Island.
Etymology.
The species name “macrops” is a compound noun in apposition derived from the Ancient Greek μακρος (= large) + ωψ (= eye), and refers to the size of the eyes.
No information regarding habitat, diet, or ambient water temperature was provided in the description.
In the ocean, the amphipod plays an important role as a source of protein for larger carnivores within the food chain.
Iphimedia macrops is currently known only from Japanese waters around Kashima Island.
Etymology.
The species name “macrops” is a compound noun in apposition derived from the Ancient Greek μακρος (= large) + ωψ (= eye), and refers to the size of the eyes.
