Tanaopsis carinata [Tanaopsis carinata]
Description
Tanaopsis carinata is a marine species of isopod found in the Atlantic Ocean. Distinguished by a keel-like elevation on the dorsal side of the body, this species is primarily benthic, inhabiting the ocean floor. They have a small, elongated body, with a hard, chitinous exoskeleton. They feed on detritus and play a significant role in the decomposition of organic material.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Tanaids
Tanaidacea
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| Family |
Apseudomorph Tanaids
Apseudidae
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| Genus |
Tanaopsis
Tanaopsis
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