Neotanais [Neotanais longimanus]
Description
Neotanais longimanus is a species of marine crustacean known to inhabit the deep sea. They are small, bottom-dwelling creatures with a distinct elongated body. Their name stems from the fact that they have notably long chelipeds or pincers. They are elusive and not easily spotted due to their deep sea habitat and small size.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Tanaids
Tanaidacea
|
| Family |
Tube-dwelling Tanaids
Tanaidae
|
| Genus |
Neotanais
Neotanais
|