Pseudotanais [Pseudotanais]

Description

Pseudotanais includes species that are masters of mimicry, with physical and behavioral adaptations that allow them to blend into their surroundings, evading predators. These tube-dwelling tanaids are versatile inhabitants of marine substrates, where they contribute to the structural complexity and ecological diversity of the benthic community. Their role in the ecosystem includes detritus processing and providing a food source for a range of benthic predators.

Species

Pseudotanais longidactylus [Pseudotanais longidactylus]

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Pseudotanais nordenskjoldi [Pseudotanais nordenskjoldi]

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Pseudotanais oculatus [Pseudotanais oculatus]

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Taxonomy