Tarphiota
Casey, 1893
Species Guides
2Tarphiota is a of rove beetles (Staphylinidae) described by Casey in 1893. The genus comprises at least three described . Members are specialized for seashore where they occur in association with decaying seaweed. The genus belongs to the tribe Athetini within the Aleocharinae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tarphiota: //tɑːrˈfaɪətə//
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Habitat
Seashores, specifically in association with decaying seaweed. This specialization distinguishes Tarphiota from many other Athetini that occur in terrestrial or freshwater environments.
Ecological Role
Associated with decaying seaweed in coastal , suggesting a role in nutrient cycling and decomposition processes in marine-terrestrial interface .
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Species List
Three described are recognized: Tarphiota densa (Moore, 1978), Tarphiota fucicola (Mäklin in Mannerheim, 1852), and Tarphiota geniculata (Mäklin in Mannerheim, 1852).