Pseudione [Pseudione]

Description

Pseudione is a genus within the Bopyridae family, consisting of parasitic isopods that infest a variety of crustaceans, including hermit crabs and squat lobsters. These parasites are known for their ability to induce sterility in their hosts and cause significant physiological stress, leading to a reduction in the host's fitness. Pseudione species are distinguishable by their highly specialized morphology, including adaptations for clinging onto and feeding from their hosts.

Species

Bopyrid Isopod [Pseudione affinis]

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Gulf Bopyrid Isopod [Pseudione hummi]

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Pacific Bopyrid Isopod [Pseudione californiensis]

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North Sea Bopyrid Isopod [Pseudione crenulata]

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Taxonomy