Sinotanais [Sinotanais]

Description

Sinotanais is distinguished by its presence in a variety of marine habitats, including some unique to its range in Indo-Pacific waters. This genus is characterized by species with specialized feeding appendages, allowing them to exploit a wide range of dietary sources. Their ecological contributions include enhancing sediment turnover and serving as a crucial component of the food web in their respective ecosystems.

Species
Chinese Tanaid
Chinese Tanaid [Sinotanais sinensis]
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Taiwan Tanaid
Taiwan Tanaid [Sinotanais formosanus]
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Japanese Tanaid
Japanese Tanaid [Sinotanais japonicus]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Arthropods
Arthropoda
Class Crustaceans
Malacostraca
Order Tanaids
Tanaidacea
Family Tube-dwelling Tanaids
Tanaidae
Statistics
  • Species 3