Paratanapseudes [Paratanapseudes]

Description

Paratanapseudes is a genus within the Tanaopsidae family, distinguished by its specific morphological traits that adapt it for life on the ocean floor. These tanaidaceans have a more robust and compact body compared to their relatives, with specialized appendages that assist in digging and maintaining burrows in sandy or muddy substrates. They are found in a variety of marine environments, from coastal zones to the deep sea. Paratanapseudes species are important contributors to the benthic ecosystem, participating in the breakdown of organic matter and serving as prey for larger predators.

Species

Slender Tanaid [Paratanapseudes siamensis]

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Broad Tanaid [Paratanapseudes platypoda]