Paranebalia [Paranebalia]

Description

Paranebalia is a genus of leptostracan crustaceans that share the family's common morphological traits like a carapace covering the thorax and a segmented body, but they are set apart by specific features in their anatomy that facilitate differentiation from closely related genera. These organisms are adapted to a variety of marine environments, displaying a remarkable ability to inhabit both coastal and deeper waters. Their ecological role includes acting as detritivores, playing a significant part in the nutrient cycling within their habitats.

Species

Nebalia [Paranebalia longipes]

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Claus's Nebalia [Paranebalia clausi]