Synaptotanais notabilis
This record describes Synaptotanais notabilis (species). Recorded family: Tanaididae. Recorded order: Tanaidacea.
Identification and Appearance
Long, slender uropods distinguish this species from all other Californian tanaids.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Malacostraca
- Order
- Tanaidacea
- Family
- Tanaididae
- Genus
- Synaptotanais
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Described from the Channel Islands area, type locality south of Santa Rosa Island (33°39'0"N, 120°6'1"W)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Synaptotanais notabilis Sieg & Winn, 1981 in Sieg, 1980
About Tanaidacea: the wider group
Order-level background for Tanaidacea, the group containing Synaptotanais notabilis. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
This is a smaller arthropod order with specialized ecological roles. Arthropods are the most diverse animal phylum, comprising over 80% of all known animal species with approximately 1.2 million described species globally.
Ecological role of the group
Members of this order contribute to broader arthropod ecosystem functions including decomposition, predation, and serving as food sources for vertebrates. Arthropod biodiversity is essential for ecosystem resilience.
Economic and practical significance of the group
While this order has limited direct economic impact, arthropods collectively provide ecosystem services worth trillions of dollars annually through pollination, decomposition, pest control, and nutrient cycling.
Recorded sources for this group: General entomology and arthropod research. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Frequently Asked Questions About Synaptotanais notabilis
What is Synaptotanais notabilis?
Synaptotanais notabilis is a species in the family Tanaididae, within the order Tanaidacea.
How do you identify Synaptotanais notabilis?
Long, slender uropods distinguish this species from all other Californian tanaids.
Where is Synaptotanais notabilis found?
Range: Described from the Channel Islands area, type locality south of Santa Rosa Island (33°39'0"N, 120°6'1"W)