Parapseudes [Parapseudes]

Description

The genus Parapseudes includes species known for their adaptability to various sediment types in marine ecosystems. They have a more streamlined body compared to other genera in the family, allowing for efficient burrowing. Their pereopods are well-developed for digging, and they play a significant role in the benthic community by contributing to the breakdown of organic matter.

Species
Hairy Sea Bug
Hairy Sea Bug [Parapseudes pedderensis]
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Brazilian Sea Bug
Brazilian Sea Bug [Parapseudes brazilensis]
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Squat Sea Bug
Squat Sea Bug [Parapseudes squillaris]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Arthropods
Arthropoda
Class Crustaceans
Malacostraca
Order Tanaids
Tanaidacea
Family Apseudomorph Tanaids
Apseudidae
Statistics
  • Species 3