Mesotanais [Mesotanais]
Description
Mesotanais is a genus belonging to the Leptocheliidae family, characterized by its medium-sized individuals that occupy a niche within sandy and muddy substrates of marine environments. Unique to this genus is the structure of their pereon and pleon, which differentiates them from other genera within the family. Mesotanais species are important detritivores, playing a vital role in nutrient cycling within their ecosystems.
Species

Mesotanais decemsetosus [Mesotanais decemsetosus]
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Mesotanais antarctica [Mesotanais antarctica]
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Mesotanais brevicaudatus [Mesotanais brevicaudatus]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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Order |
Tanaids
Tanaidacea
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Family |
Leptocheliid Tanaids
Leptocheliidae
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Statistics
- Species 3