Mediterranean Tanaissus [Tanaissus arenarius]
Description
This species is native to the Mediterranean Sea, specifically in the sandy bottoms of shallow waters. Tanaissus arenarius is a small and soft-bodied creature that burrows into the sand. They are known for their adaptation to the warmer temperatures of the Mediterranean region.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Tanaids
Tanaidacea
|
| Family |
Tube-dwelling Tanaids
Tanaidae
|
| Genus |
Tanaissus
Tanaissus
|