Northern Sand Dwellers [Ekleptostylis]
Description
Ekleptostylis represents a genus of cumaceans that are primarily identified by their slender bodies and the presence of distinctive features such as specialized setae (bristles) on their appendages. These organisms are often found in northern marine ecosystems, living within sandy or muddy substrates. They are important contributors to the benthic community, engaging in the breakdown of organic matter and serving as prey for higher trophic levels.
Species

Northern Sand Digger [Boreus arenarius]
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Arctic Sand Crawler [Boreus borealis]
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Atlantic Sand Swimmer [Boreus atlanticus]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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Order |
Cumaceans
Cumacea
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Family |
Diastylidae
Diastylidae
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Statistics
- Species 3