Microcerberus [Microcerberus]

Description

Microcerberus represents the type genus of the family Microcerberidae, featuring small, often microscopic isopods that dwell within the spaces between sand grains in marine environments. These creatures exhibit a highly specialized form of life, with bodies adapted to squeezing through tiny interstices. Their existence is vital for the processing of organic matter in sediments, thus playing a key role in the nutrient cycles of marine ecosystems.

Species

Dwarf isopod [Microcerberus ramosus]

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