Tanaopsis [Tanaopsis]

Description

Tanaopsis includes species that are often found in deeper water habitats compared to other genera within Apseudidae. They have a sturdy body constitution and are adapted to withstand the pressures of the deep sea. Morphological adaptations such as their antennal structure and the development of their chelipeds are key identifiers for species within this genus.

Species
Tanaopsis carinata
Tanaopsis carinata [Tanaopsis carinata]
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Tanaopsis simplex
Tanaopsis simplex [Tanaopsis simplex]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Arthropods
Arthropoda
Class Crustaceans
Malacostraca
Order Tanaids
Tanaidacea
Family Apseudomorph Tanaids
Apseudidae
Statistics
  • Species 2