Cumaceans

Nannastacus gibbosus

Cumaceans

A minute cumacean known from the Indian Ocean, living right at the surface of soft seabed in barely a metre of water. Its swollen front end and slender tail give it the comma shape shared across the group.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Cumacea › Nannastacidae › Nannastacus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 182575.

FAQ

How deep does the Cumaceans live?
The Cumaceans (Nannastacus gibbosus) is typically found at 0–1 m.