Leptochelia [Leptochelia]

Description

The genus Leptochelia is part of the Kalliapseudidae family, known for its slender and elongated body shape which facilitates its life in the interstitial spaces of marine sediments. Representatives of Leptochelia are adapted to a variety of marine environments, from shallow waters to the deep sea, showcasing a wide distribution. They play a crucial role in the ecology of marine sediments by contributing to the breakdown of organic matter.

Species
Southern Leptochelia
Southern Leptochelia [Leptochelia australis]
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Northern Leptochelia
Northern Leptochelia [Leptochelia borealis]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Arthropods
Arthropoda
Class Crustaceans
Malacostraca
Order Tanaids
Tanaidacea
Family Deep Sea Tanaids
Kalliapseudidae
Statistics
  • Species 2