Transparent Longtail Tanaid [Leptognathia breviremis]
Description
Leptognathia breviremis, or the Transparent Longtail Tanaid, is a marine species found in the North Atlantic Ocean. This species is unique for its almost completely transparent body, which aids in its survival in deep sea habitats. The Transparent Longtail Tanaid is a detritivore, consuming organic material in the sediment. It is noted for its relatively short appendages compared to other species in its genus.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Tanaids
Tanaidacea
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| Family |
Parapseudid Tanaids
Parapseudidae
|
| Genus |
Longtail Tanaid
Anatanais
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