Coral Reef Tanaops [Tanaops corallinus]
Description
Tanaops corallinus is a species of the Tanaidae family. It is commonly found in coral reef environments, particularly in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. This species is characterized by its small size, typically less than 2 cm in length, and its elongated, cylindrical body shape. Its behavior and life cycle are not well understood due to its small size and cryptic nature.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Tanaids
Tanaidacea
|
| Family |
White Tanaids
Tanaopsidae
|
| Genus |
Tanaops
Tanaops
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