Neotanais [Neotanais]

Description

Neotanais consists of a group of tube-dwelling tanaids notable for their adaptability to various sediment types and depths. This genus includes species with a range of morphological adaptations that reflect the diversity of environments they inhabit. Neotanais species play a significant role in benthic food webs, both as consumers of detritus and microorganisms, and as prey for larger predators.

Species
Neotanais
Neotanais [Neotanais longimanus]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Arthropods
Arthropoda
Class Crustaceans
Malacostraca
Order Tanaids
Tanaidacea
Family Tube-dwelling Tanaids
Tanaidae
Statistics
  • Species 1