Baikal Gammarus!

in #nature7 years ago

Lake Baikal shrimps. One of the most numerous representatives of Baikal fauna

Dimensions of the body of amphipods vary from 1.5-2 mm in dwarf species to 6-9 cm in giant species.

According to taxonomic diversity (more than 350 species and subspecies, 41 genus and 6 families), the fauna of amphipods in Baikal has no analogues among the continental reservoirs of the world.

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Wonderful images of a unique creature!

@murray3 thank you! Glad you liked it!