Pseudocuma [Pseudocuma]
Description
Pseudocuma is a genus within the Bodotriidae family, notable for its members' adaptability to a wide range of marine environments. These cumaceans possess a semi-transparent body, allowing them to blend into the sandy or muddy substrates they inhabit. They play a significant role in the benthic food web, feeding on microorganisms and organic particles.
Species

Long-tailed Pseudocuma [Pseudocuma longipes]
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Japanese Pseudocuma [Pseudocuma japonicum]
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Similis Pseudocuma [Pseudocuma similis]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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Order |
Cumaceans
Cumacea
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Family |
Bodotriidae
Bodotriidae
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Statistics
- Species 3