Athanas nitescens (Leach, 1813 [in Leach, 1813-1814])
(Hooded Shrimp)

Taxonomic hierarchy:
SpeciesAthanas nitescens (Hooded Shrimp)
FamilyALPHEIDAE (a family of decapod crustaceans)
SuperfamilyALPHEOIDEA (a superfamily of crustaceans)
InfraorderCaridea (shrimps and prawns)
SuborderPLEOCYEMATA (a suborder of crustaceans)
OrderDECAPODA (crabs, shrimps, lobsters etc.)
SuperorderEUCARIDA (crab, shrimps, lobsters etc.)
SubclassEUMALACOSTRACA (a subclass of crustaceans)
ClassMALACOSTRACA (crabs, lobsters, shrimps, prawns, woodlice etc.)
SubphylumCRUSTACEA (crustaceans)
PhylumARTHROPODA (arthropods)
SuperphylumECDYSOZOA (skin shedders)
CladeBilateria (bilaterally symmetrical animals)
SubkingdomEUMETAZOA (metazoans)
KingdomANIMALIA (animals)
DomainEukaryota (eukaryotes)
LifeBIOTA (living things)
Records of Athanas nitescens (Hooded Shrimp) :
1: Athanas nitescens (Hooded Shrimp)
24 Mar 2009 OSGR: SY67 50° 40’ N, 2° 30’ W Vice County: Dorset (VC 9) England
juvenile, in rock pool
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Athanas nitescens (Hooded Shrimp) may be included in identification literature listed under the following higher taxa:

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