Graceful clam shrimp

Limnetis gracilicornis Packard, 1871 The graceful clam shrimp (Lynceus gracilicornis) is a species of clam shrimp found in Texas, northern Florida and possibly other regions in between.

[1] Graceful clam shrimp swim upside down or on their side, using legs and antennae for backward propulsion.

[1] Lynceus gracilicornis is usually found in the shallow grassy parts of temporary ponds.

Graceful clam shrimp feed on plankton that they collect while swimming.

[1] The male clasps the lower margin of the female's shell and swims while holding her above him.