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Systematics: Ostracoda Family Philomedidae
General Biology:
Euphilomedes ferox has a hard brown 2-2.5 mm long carapace which closes really
tight. The species really deserves the name seed shrimp, more than it deserves the name
ferox which means fierce!
Feedback and queries should be sent to the Discovery Centre at Museum Victoria.
Please note, the Discovery Centre can help you only with questions about crustaceans from southeastern Australia. It can not advise on the care of pet hermit crabs or on crustaceans from other regions.