Vaunthompsoniidae [Vaunthompsoniidae]

Description

Vaunthompsoniidae members are known for their slender bodies and relatively long, slender legs compared to other cumaceans. They inhabit a wide range of marine environments, often found in fine-grained sedimentary habitats. Their ecological role includes feeding on detritus and small invertebrates, thus contributing to the nutrient cycling in benthic ecosystems.

Genera
Vaunthompsonia [Vaunthompsonia]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Arthropods
Arthropoda
Class Crustaceans
Malacostraca
Order Cumaceans
Cumacea
Statistics
  • Genera 1