Pseudocuma [Pseudocuma]

Description

Pseudocuma is another genus within the Ceratocumatidae family, characterized by its cumacean-like appearance, which includes a prominent cephalothorax and a more tapered abdomen, ending in a tail fan. This genus encompasses species that are benthopelagic, often found on or near the ocean floor where they are adapted to life in a variety of marine environments, from shallow coastal areas to the depths of the continental slopes. Pseudocuma species are important detritivores, playing a critical role in the benthic food web by recycling organic matter. Their morphology and behavior continue to be subjects of scientific research, shedding light on the ecological roles of cumaceans in marine ecosystems.

Species

Common Pseudocuma [Pseudocuma longicorne]

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Atlantic Pseudocuma [Pseudocuma pectinispina]

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Pacific Pseudocuma [Pseudocuma simile]

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Southern Pseudocuma [Pseudocuma proximum]

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Taxonomy