Nannastacus [Nannastacus]

Description

Nannastacus is a key genus within the Nannastacidae family, identifiable by their slender bodies and relatively small size compared to other cumaceans. These creatures are predominantly found in marine benthic zones, from coastal regions to the abyssal depths. They are adapted to life in soft substrates where they engage in detritivorous feeding habits, consuming organic particles and contributing to the benthic food web.

Species
Minute mud shrimp
Minute mud shrimp [Nannastacus proteus]
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Deep-sea mud shrimp
Deep-sea mud shrimp [Nannastacus abyssorum]
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Sand-dwelling mud shrimp
Sand-dwelling mud shrimp [Nannastacus arenarius]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Arthropods
Arthropoda
Class Crustaceans
Malacostraca
Order Cumaceans
Cumacea
Family Nannastacidae
Nannastacidae
Statistics
  • Species 3