Apseudes talpa [Apseudes talpa]
Description
Apseudes talpa is a marine species belonging to the Tanaidacea order. This species is found in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is a bottom-dwelling species that prefers sandy or muddy substrates. Apseudes talpa is known for its elongated body and small size. They are usually less than 1 centimeter long. The species is nocturnal, hiding in the substrate during the day and emerging at night to feed on detritus.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| 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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