Agathotanais elongatus [Agathotanais elongatus]
Description
Agathotanais elongatus is a marine species that belongs to the family of Agathotanaidae. It is known for its elongated body shape. This species is found in marine environments, especially in the Atlantic Ocean. It dwells in the benthic zone, living in and around the ocean floor sediments. It exhibits a nocturnal behavior, becoming active at night and feeding on organic detritus.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Tanaids
Tanaidacea
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| Family |
Tube-dwelling Tanaids
Tanaidae
|
| Genus |
Agathotanais
Agathotanais
|