Southern Tanaid [Gigantapseudes australis]
Description
This species is native to the Southern Hemisphere, especially around the coasts of Australia. The Southern Tanaid is easily recognized by its reddish-brown coloration, which allows it to blend in with the sandy bottoms it inhabits. This species is known for its strong swimmers and can quickly burrow when threatened.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Tanaids
Tanaidacea
|
| Family |
Giant Tanaids
Colletteidae
|
| Genus |
Gigantapseudes
Gigantapseudes
|