Genus
Common name: Opossum Shrimps
Scientific name: Neomysis
Neomysis, commonly known as opossum shrimps, are a genus of small crustaceans found in marine and brackish environments. They are an important food source for many fish and invertebrates in the wild. In the aquarium, they can serve as a nutritious live food, especially for finicky eaters or for larval stages of various species. Neomysis species are known for their jerky, swimming motion and can be an interesting addition to a refugium where they can breed and provide a continuous food source.