Dynoides [Dynoides]
Description
Dynoides includes isopods that are easily recognizable by their distinctly segmented bodies and long, slender antennae. They inhabit a variety of marine environments, from sandy bottoms to rocky crevices in coastal areas. These isopods are scavengers, feeding on dead organic material and contributing to the nutrient cycling in their ecosystems. Their ability to adapt to various substrates makes them integral to the benthic community.
Species

Mud-dwelling Isopod [Dynoides barnardi]
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Hawaiian Isopod [Dynoides elegans]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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Order |
Isopods
Isopoda
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Family |
Rockpool Isopods
Idoteidae
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Statistics
- Species 2