Tropanthura [Tropanthura]

Description

Tropanthura encompasses a group of isopods that thrive in tropical and subtropical marine environments. They are distinguished by their vibrant coloration and patterns, which serve as camouflage against the richly diverse backgrounds of coral reefs and seagrass beds. These isopods contribute to the biodiversity of their habitats by participating in the detrital food chain, breaking down organic matter, and serving as prey for a variety of reef inhabitants.

Species

Hawaiian tropanthura [Tropanthura hawaiiensis]

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Atlantic tropanthura [Tropanthura atlantica]

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Arctic tropanthura [Tropanthura arctica]

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Pacific tropanthura [Tropanthura pacifica]

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Taxonomy