Bopyrid Isopod [Pseudione affinis]
Description
Pseudione affinis is a species of bopyrid isopod that is found in the oceanic waters. This species primarily resides in the gills of its host, which are usually decapod crustaceans. It has an oval shape and displays sexual dimorphism, with females being significantly larger than males.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Isopods
Isopoda
|
| Family |
Parasitic Isopods
Bopyridae
|
| Genus |
Pseudione
Pseudione
|