description Typhlatya monae Overview
Typhlatya monae is a small atyid shrimp adapted to subterranean freshwater and other cave-associated groundwater habitats in the Caribbean. The species was described from a well near Sardinera on Mona Island, Puerto Rico, and has also been reported from other Caribbean localities, including Barbuda and the Dominican Republic. Its body is translucent, its eyes are strongly reduced to a small pigment spot, and its carapace length reaches about 4.5 millimeters.
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Where does Typhlatya monae live?
Typhlatya monae is adapted to subterranean freshwater and cave-associated groundwater. It was described from a well near Sardinera on Mona Island, Puerto Rico.
Is Typhlatya monae a cave shrimp?
Yes, Typhlatya monae is a small atyid shrimp associated with underground aquatic habitats. Its known records include Mona Island and other Caribbean localities.
What kind of animal is Typhlatya monae?
Typhlatya monae is a crustacean in the shrimp family Atyidae. It is a small freshwater species rather than a typical open-water marine shrimp.
Where has Typhlatya monae been recorded?
The species was first described from Mona Island in Puerto Rico, specifically from a well near Sardinera. It has also been reported from other Caribbean sites, though local records can require careful identification.
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