👉 Austroleptis is a type of crustacean that primarily inhabits freshwater ecosystems, including brackish and estuarine environments, where they are known for their ability to burrow into sandbanks or mudflats to lay eggs. This species is characterized by its unique shell, which has a thin, hard outer layer called the "staple" that protects it from predators and allows it to dig deep into the substrate. Additionally, the term refers to an austrolept
