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Tanaididae
Tanaididae is a family of small benthic malacostracan crustaceans in the order Tanaidacea, containing approximately 19 genera and more than 90 described species. Members are strictly benthic with low dispersal capacity. Some species colonize artificial structures and fouling communities, with demonstrated potential for transport between geographically distant sites. Life history traits vary significantly with environmental conditions, including pollution levels, pH, and oxygen availability.