Tyrrhenian
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Thalassosmittia
Thalassosmittia is a genus of non-biting midges in the bloodworm family Chironomidae, subfamily Orthocladiinae. The genus was established by Strenzke & Remmert in 1957 and is native to Europe. Species within this genus are primarily marine shore dwellers inhabiting intertidal zones. At least one species, T. ballestai, has been described from the Tyrrhenian sub-region and functions as a biological indicator of coastal habitat quality and climate change effects.