Brazilian Sea Bug [Parapseudes brazilensis]
Description
This species is found in South Atlantic waters, particularly in the coastal regions of Brazil. The Brazilian Sea Bug is a small tanaidacean crustacean, usually reaching a length of about 8 mm. It is a benthic species that prefers sandy or muddy substrates and is often found in intertidal zones. It feeds primarily on detritus and small invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Tanaids
Tanaidacea
|
| Family |
Apseudomorph Tanaids
Apseudidae
|
| Genus |
Parapseudes
Parapseudes
|