Southern Rockpool Isopod [Elthusa malayensis]
Description
Elthusa malayensis, commonly referred to as the Southern Rockpool Isopod, inhabits rocky intertidal zones in the Indo-Pacific region. They are typically found in crevices or under rocks, and exhibit a flattened, oval-shaped body. They are scavengers, feeding on detritus and occasionally small invertebrates.
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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