Parapseudid Tanaids [Parapseudidae]
Description
Parapseudidae, also known as parapseudid tanaids, are a family within the order Tanaidacea. They are characterized by their small size and the presence of a carapace that partially covers the thorax. Parapseudidae members are found in a variety of marine habitats, including sandy and muddy bottoms, seagrass beds, and coral reefs. They feed on detritus and microorganisms, playing a role in nutrient cycling within their ecosystems.
Genera
Longtail Tanaid [Anatanais]
View DetailsDeepsea Mud Tanaid [Apseudopsis]
View DetailsBristle Tanaid [Brachiomya]
View DetailsDwarf Tanaid [Decapseudes]
View DetailsShallow Water Tanaid [Fageapseudes]
View DetailsCoral Sand Tanaid [Leptochelia]
View DetailsParadise Tanaid [Paradoxapseudes]
View DetailsTiny Tanaid [Parapseudes]
View DetailsSilky Tanaid [Paratanais]
View DetailsSinuous Tanaid [Sinotanais]
View DetailsSpecter Tanaid [Tanaopsis]
View DetailsTaxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Tanaids
Tanaidacea
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Statistics
- Genera 11