Hawaiian Isopod [Dynoides elegans]
Description
Dynoides elegans is an isopod species in the family Sphaeromatidae that is endemic to Hawaii. They inhabit the rocky intertidal zone and are known for their red-brown color and rounded body shape. This species is typically found in crevices and under rocks.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Isopods
Isopoda
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| Family |
Rockpool Isopods
Idoteidae
|
| Genus |
Dynoides
Dynoides
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