Ceratocumatidae [Ceratocumatidae]

Description

Ceratocumatidae is a family of cumaceans with members that exhibit a cylindrical body shape, and a head often equipped with prominent antennae. These marine crustaceans are typically found in deeper waters, where they contribute to the benthic community. Their bodies are adapted to a life spent mostly buried within the ocean floor's sediment.

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