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 [Cerberusia rhodesiensis]
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Cerberusia Sea Cucumber
Cerberusia Sea Cucumber [Cerberusia cerberus]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Arthropods
Arthropoda
Class Crustaceans
Malacostraca
Order Isopods
Isopoda
Family Microcerberidae
Microcerberidae
Statistics
  • Species 2