Cerberusia [Cerberusia]
Description
Cerberusia encompasses a group of marine isopods characterized by their distinct morphological features, including a slender body and elongated appendages, which facilitate their life in the interstitial spaces of sandy marine environments. They are known for their specialized feeding habits, preying on microorganisms and detritus. Their presence indicates healthy sedimentary environments and they play a crucial role in nutrient cycling within these ecosystems.
Species

Cerberusia Rhodesiensis [Cerberusia rhodesiensis]
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Cerberusia Sea Cucumber [Cerberusia cerberus]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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Order |
Isopods
Isopoda
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Family |
Microcerberidae
Microcerberidae
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Statistics
- Species 2