Dwarf Tanaid [Zeuxoides zosterae]
Description
This species is a small, somewhat transparent marine crustacean that reaches up to 1.5 mm in length. It is known to live in marine environments, particularly in seagrass beds. It is a burrowing species and is found in the sediment. It is distinguishable by its small size, burrowing behavior, and preference for seagrass habitats.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Tanaids
Tanaidacea
|
| Family |
Parapseudid Tanaids
Parapseudidae
|
| Genus |
Dwarf Tanaid
Decapseudes
|