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 [Leptochelia australis]
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Northern Leptochelia [Leptochelia borealis]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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Order |
Tanaids
Tanaidacea
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Family |
Deep Sea Tanaids
Kalliapseudidae
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Statistics
- Species 2