Sphaeromatids [Sphaeromatidae]

Description

Sphaeromatidae, or sphaeromatids, are a diverse family of isopods found in marine and brackish waters worldwide. They are known for their spherical shape and are often found in a variety of habitats, including rocky shores, sand, and mud. They play a significant role in the decomposition process, breaking down organic matter.

Genera
Cymodoce [Cymodoce]
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Dynamene [Dynamene]
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Exosphaeroma [Exosphaeroma]
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Paracerceis [Paracerceis]
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Sphaeroma [Sphaeroma]
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Sphaeromopsis [Sphaeromopsis]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Arthropods
Arthropoda
Class Crustaceans
Malacostraca
Order Isopods
Isopoda
Statistics
  • Genera 6