Poissontidae
Poissontidae is a taxonomic family of small marine crustaceans within the order Amphipoda. The family comprises several genera and a number of described species, most of which occur in coastal and nearshore habitats. As with many amphipod families, Poissontidae is primarily defined by a combination of morphological characters and genetic data used in modern classifications.
Description: Members are generally small and have a laterally compressed body typical of amphipods. They typically
Distribution and habitat: Poissontidae species are found in temperate and tropical coastal waters around the world.
Ecology and life history: Species in the family are generally detritivores or microherbivores, contributing to nutrient
Taxonomy and phylogeny: The circumscription of Poissontidae has changed as new taxa are described and molecular
Conservation and significance: There is limited species-level information on conservation status. At a community level, Poissontidae