False Sea Tanaid [Apseudopsis latreillii]
Description
This species is characterized by its elongated body that tapers towards its tail. It typically lives in sandy or muddy substrates. The False Sea Tanaid is predominantly found in the North Atlantic Ocean. They are benthic, dwelling at the bottom of water bodies, and feed on detritus and small invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Tanaids
Tanaidacea
|
| Family |
Tube-dwelling Tanaids
Tanaidae
|
| Genus |
Apseudopsis
Apseudopsis
|