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 longimanus]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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Order |
Tanaids
Tanaidacea
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Family |
Tube-dwelling Tanaids
Tanaidae
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Statistics
- Species 1