Telotanais [Telotanais]

Description

Telotanais is unique among the Tanaidae for its species' deep-sea habitats and the resulting adaptations to high-pressure, low-light environments. These tanaids exhibit specialized features such as enhanced sensory appendages to navigate and forage in the darkness of the deep sea. Their presence in these environments highlights the vast adaptability and ecological importance of the Tanaidae family, particularly in nutrient cycling and as a food source for deep-sea predators.