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