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