Leptocheliid Tanaids [Leptocheliidae]

Description

Leptocheliidae is a family within Tanaidacea characterized by their slender bodies and long, delicate pereopods. These tanaids are commonly found in a variety of marine environments, from shallow waters to the deep sea. They are known to inhabit sandy and muddy substrates where they burrow and feed on microorganisms and detritus. Leptocheliidae exhibit a wide range of sizes and are important contributors to the benthic food web.

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