White Tanaid [Gigantapseudes whitei]
Description
Named after the marine biologist Adam White, this species is characterized by its white coloration. It is a benthic species usually found in the Pacific Ocean. The White Tanaid is smaller than the Giant Tanaid, reaching about 5 cm in length. It is known for its preference for sandy substrates where it burrows to find food.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Tanaids
Tanaidacea
|
| Family |
Giant Tanaids
Colletteidae
|
| Genus |
Gigantapseudes
Gigantapseudes
|