Mesotanais brevicaudatus [Mesotanais brevicaudatus]
Description
Mesotanais brevicaudatus is a species of marine tanaidacean crustacean. It is characterized by its short tail and segmented body. It is found in the benthic zone, particularly in sandy or muddy substrates. This species feeds on organic detritus and small organisms found in its habitat.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Tanaids
Tanaidacea
|
| Family |
Leptocheliid Tanaids
Leptocheliidae
|
| Genus |
Mesotanais
Mesotanais
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