Hemichela

Hemichela is a genus of marine amphipods in the family Aoridae. This genus consists of small, shrimp-like crustaceans found primarily in shallow marine environments. Hemichela species are typically characterized by their distinctive morphology, which includes specialized appendages adapted for various functions such as feeding, locomotion, and grasping. The classification and taxonomy of species within the Hemichela genus have been subject to revisions and updates based on morphological and molecular data. These amphipods play a role in marine food webs, often serving as a food source for larger organisms. Further research is ongoing to fully understand the diversity, distribution, and ecological roles of Hemichela species across different geographic regions.