skeleton shrimp; spectre shrimp
A small marine crustacean of the genus Caprella, often found clinging to seaweed or hydroids. The name is usually written in katakana in biological contexts.
Skeleton shrimp are small crustaceans found among seaweed.
Rare kanji form; not commonly used.
Rare kanji form; not commonly used.
The name likely derives from 割れ殻 (われがら), meaning 'broken shell', referring to its fragile appearance. The exact derivation is uncertain.