Image of Megalorchestia Brandt 1851
Description:
Megalorchestia californiana near decaying kelp on the high intertidal beach of Mukkaw Bay at dusk. Body length about 2 cm. Note how large this species is compared to the other amphipod seen behind it. (Photo by: Dave Cowles, July 2008)
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