''Typhlocaris'' is a
genus of blind
cave-dwelling
A cave dweller, or troglodyte, is a human being who inhabits a cave or the area beneath the overhanging rocks of a cliff.
Prehistory
Some prehistoric humans were cave dwellers, but most were not (''see'' ''Homo'' and Human evolution). Suc ...
shrimp
Shrimp are crustaceans (a form of shellfish) with elongated bodies and a primarily swimming mode of locomotion – most commonly Caridea and Dendrobranchiata of the decapod order, although some crustaceans outside of this order are refer ...
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placed in its own family, Typhlocarididae. It contains 4 species:
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Typhlocaris ayyaloni
''Typhlocaris ayyaloni'' is a species of troglobitic shrimp in the family Typhlocarididae.
Endemic fauna of Israel
Description
This species grows to 4 to 5 cm in length and is blind.
Distribution
''Typhlocaris ayyaloni'' species was di ...
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Tsurnamal, 2008 – Israel
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Typhlocaris galilea
''Typhlocaris galilea'' is a species of troglobitic shrimp in the genus ''Typhlocaris'', and is endemic to one pool and spring that feeds it, at Tabgha in Israel. The species is critically endangered and a conservation programme to conserve the ...
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Calman, 1909 – Israel
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Typhlocaris lethaea
''Typhlocaris'' is a genus of blind cave-dwelling shrimp, placed in its own family, Typhlocarididae. It contains 4 species:
*''Typhlocaris ayyaloni'' Tsurnamal, 2008 – Israel
*''Typhlocaris galilea'' Calman, 1909 – Israel
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Parisi, 1920 – Libya
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Typhlocaris salentina
''Typhlocaris'' is a genus of blind troglobite, cave-dwelling Caridea, shrimp, placed in its own family, Typhlocarididae. It contains 4 species:
*''Typhlocaris ayyaloni'' Tsurnamal, 2008 – Israel
*''Typhlocaris galilea'' Calman, 1909 – Isra ...
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Caroli, 1923 – Apulia (Italy)
References
Palaemonoidea
Cave shrimp
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