Cheramus [Cheramus]
Description
Cheramus is a genus of mud shrimps known for their small size and highly specialized digging appendages. They inhabit marine environments where they spend most of their time within the sediment. Their activity helps in sediment turnover and nutrient cycling, making them crucial for maintaining sediment health.
Species

Cheramus vercoi [Cheramus vercoi]
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Cheramus stenoseilus [Cheramus stenoseilus]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
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Family |
Mud Shrimps
Callianassidae
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Statistics
- Species 2