Dynamene [Dynamene]

Description

Dynamene is a genus within the Sphaeromatidae family, known for its small to medium-sized isopods that exhibit a wide range of morphological adaptations. These crustaceans are typically found in shallow marine environments, including rocky shores and tide pools, where they feed on detritus and algae. Dynamene species are recognized by their elongated bodies and the ability to roll into a ball as a defensive mechanism against predators.

Species

White-legged Isopod [Dynamene bidentata]

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Two-spined Isopod [Dynamene bicristata]

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Edwards' Isopod [Dynamene edwardsi]

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Broad-clawed Porcelain Crab [Dynamene magnitorata]

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Taxonomy