Apseudes spinosus [Apseudes spinosus]
Description
Apseudes spinosus is another species in the Apseudes genus. This species is found in the Mediterranean Sea. It is a benthic species that prefers sandy or muddy substrates. Apseudes spinosus is known for its spiny carapace and small size, usually less than 1 centimeter long. Like other members of its genus, it is a detritivore, feeding on organic material in the sediment.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Tanaids
Tanaidacea
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| Family |
Apseudomorph Tanaids
Apseudidae
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| Genus |
Apseudes
Apseudes
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