Thinusa
Casey, 1893
Species Guides
1Thinusa is a of small rove beetles ( Staphylinidae) inhabiting intertidal marine environments. The genus contains at least two described : Thinusa fletcheri and T. maritima. Based on morphological characters including maxillary structure and abdominal tergite shape, Thinusa is classified in the tribe Athetini rather than Phytosini.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Thinusa: //θaɪˈnjuːsə//
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Identification
Thinusa can be distinguished from related by the following combination of characters: with membranous ; with bifid ligula; and with a specific distributional pattern of pores; and abdominal tergites III-VI with margin deeply and broadly V-shaped. Athetine bridge present.
Habitat
Strictly intertidal marine environments; associated with sea shore .
Ecological Role
Member of intertidal ; specific ecological functions undocumented.
Similar Taxa
- PhytosiniPreviously associated with this tribe based on superficial resemblance, but distinguished by maxillary structure, ligula , pore patterns on mouthparts, and V-shaped abdominal tergite margins.