Rockpool Isopod [Elthusa emarginata]
Description
The Rockpool Isopod, or Elthusa emarginata, is a small isopod that inhabits rocky intertidal zones. They are typically found in marine environments along the northeastern Atlantic coast. These isopods have a flattened body, with a reddish-brown color that helps them camouflage against rocky substrates. They are scavengers, feeding on dead organic matter, but can also feed on algae.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Isopods
Isopoda
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| Family |
Cymothoidae
Cymothoidae
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| Genus |
Elthusa
Elthusa
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