Trident Tanaid [Typhlotanais tridentatus]
Description
Typhlotanais tridentatus, also known as the Trident Tanaid, is another species in the Tanaidaceae family. They are found in deep-sea environments and are characterized by their three-pronged chelipeds. They are also eyeless and lack pigmentation due to their deep-sea habitat.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Tanaids
Tanaidacea
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| Family |
Parapseudid Tanaids
Parapseudidae
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| Genus |
Tiny Tanaid
Parapseudes
|