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The common sea scorpion (Parvus varius), is a medium-sized saltwater eurypterid belonging to the genus Parvus. | The '''common sea scorpion''' ('''Parvus varius'''), is a medium-sized saltwater eurypterid belonging to the genus Parvus. The species is one of four living species of eurypterid. | ||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
The common sea scorpion is a medium-sized eurypterid that is found in the [[Olympic Ocean]], and [[Southern Ocean]]. Particularly near [[Wosteaque]], with the largest population areas near [[Frésir]] and [[Boemont]]. | The common sea scorpion is a medium-sized eurypterid that is found in the [[Olympic Ocean]], and [[Southern Ocean]]. Particularly near [[Wosteaque]], with the largest population areas near [[Frésir]] and [[Boemont]], although large populations also exist near [[Doatia]], and [[Yesteria]]. | ||
== Ecology == | == Ecology == | ||
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| E. varius group observed 30 meters off the coast of Coatzoyuca. | |
Least Concern
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| Kingdom: | Animalia
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| Phylum: | Arthropoda
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| Class: | Chelicerata
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| Order: | Eurypterid
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| Family: | Vadum
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| Genus: | Parvus
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| Species: | P. varius
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The common sea scorpion (Parvus varius), is a medium-sized saltwater eurypterid belonging to the genus Parvus. The species is one of four living species of eurypterid.
Description[edit | edit source]
The common sea scorpion is a medium-sized eurypterid that is found in the Olympic Ocean, and Southern Ocean. Particularly near Wosteaque, with the largest population areas near Frésir and Boemont, although large populations also exist near Doatia, and Yesteria.
Ecology[edit | edit source]
Habitat[edit | edit source]
Common sea scorpions live in the Epipelagic Zone of the Olympic, and Southern Ocean, with most living near coastal waters.
Diet[edit | edit source]
Common sea scorpions are a generalist species, either hunting or scavenging. The most common prey that are seen being hunted are shrimp and small fish.
Size[edit | edit source]
Common sea scorpions average a size of 25 centimeters, with the largest specimen being 38 centimeters.
As food[edit | edit source]
Common sea scorpions are used in a verity of dishes in many different cultures.
Dishes[edit | edit source]
Eurypterus cake, and stir-fried sea scorpion are some common dishes that the common sea scorpion is used in.