Paracerceis [Paracerceis]

Description

Paracerceis is a genus of isopods that are particularly noted for their intricate mating systems and social structures. These small isopods inhabit the intertidal to shallow subtidal zones, often hiding in crevices or under rocks. Paracerceis species display a variety of body forms, adapted to their specific microhabitats, and are known for their complex behaviors, including the ability to form aggregations and display territoriality.

Species
Sculptured isopod
Sculptured isopod [Paracerceis sculpta]
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Australian marine isopod
Australian marine isopod [Paracerceis australiensis]
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Southern marine isopod
Southern marine isopod [Paracerceis caudata]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Arthropods
Arthropoda
Class Crustaceans
Malacostraca
Order Isopods
Isopoda
Family Sphaeromatids
Sphaeromatidae
Statistics
  • Species 3