Silky Tanaid [Teleotanais spongicola]
Description
Teleotanais spongicola, commonly known as the Silky Tanaid, is a marine species that belongs to the Tanaidaceae family. These are small, typically less than 1 cm, and found in various marine habitats. They are characterized by their pale color and soft, flexible exoskeleton. They are often found in sponge colonies, hence their specific epithet 'spongicola'.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Tanaids
Tanaidacea
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| Family |
Parapseudid Tanaids
Parapseudidae
|
| Genus |
Silky Tanaid
Paratanais
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