Agathotanais oculatus [Agathotanais oculatus]
Description
Agathotanais oculatus is a marine species of the Agathotanaidae family. This species is distinguishable by its prominent eyes, hence the name 'oculatus'. It inhabits the deep sea environments, particularly found in the Indian Ocean. It is a nocturnal creature, becoming most active during the night when it scavenges for organic matter.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Tanaids
Tanaidacea
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| Family |
Tube-dwelling Tanaids
Tanaidae
|
| Genus |
Agathotanais
Agathotanais
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