Antarcturid Slaters [Antarcturus]

Description

Antarcturus is a genus of isopods that are known for their ability to thrive in the cold, harsh environments of the Antarctic and surrounding areas. Members of this genus are characterized by their elongated bodies and well-adapted limbs that allow them to cling onto substrates in the dynamic and often turbulent marine ecosystems they inhabit. They play a significant role in the benthic communities, contributing to the breakdown and recycling of organic matter.

Species

Antarctic Sea Slater [Antarcturus johnstoni]

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Southern Ocean Slater [Antarcturus jonesi]

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Deep Sea Slater [Antarcturus oceanicus]

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Taxonomy