tanaidacea

/təˌneɪdiˈæsɪə/; /təˌneɪdiˈɑːsiə/

Definitions

1. noun

An order of small, usually blind crustaceans found in marine environments, related to the family Tanaididae.

“The tanaidacea are often overlooked in marine biodiversity studies due to their small size.”

Synonyms

  • peracaridan
  • tanaidid

Antonyms

  • macrocrustacean