Sinuous Tanaid [Sinuous tanaidensis]
Description
The Sinuous Tanaid, scientifically known as Sinuous tanaidensis, is a small, sinuous-bodied marine crustacean belonging to the Tanaidacea order. It predominantly resides in the benthic zone of the ocean, often buried in sediment. This species is characterized by its elongated body, small antennae, and numerous pairs of legs. The Sinuous Tanaid is a detrivore, feeding mainly on organic particles found within the sediment.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Tanaids
Tanaidacea
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| Family |
Parapseudid Tanaids
Parapseudidae
|
| Genus |
Sinuous Tanaid
Sinotanais
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