Heterotanais [Heterotanais]

Description

Heterotanais is known for its species' varied and often asymmetrical chelipeds, which are thought to be adapted for different feeding strategies or mate selection. This genus includes species that inhabit a range of marine environments, from shallow waters to the deep sea. Their ecological role includes being part of the detrital food chain and providing habitat complexity through their tube construction activities.

Species

Heterotanais oerstedi [Heterotanais oerstedi]

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Heterotanais robustus [Heterotanais robustus]

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Heterotanais nanus [Heterotanais nanus]

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Taxonomy