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Crustaceans of Zihuatanejo

SUBPHYLUM CRUSTACEA

Atyid Shrimp

Potimirim glabra

Potimirim potimirim is a freshwater shrimp. All Atyid shrimp are filter feeders. They scrape the surface of leaves, tree trunks in decomposition, and stones looking for fungi, bacteria and fine organic matter to eat. They are found in most inland freshwater areas including lakes, rivers, swamps, irrigation ditches, canals and ponds.

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