Smooth Idothea [Synidotea nodulosa]
Description
Synidotea nodulosa, the Smooth Idothea, is a marine isopod that inhabits the waters of the Northwest Pacific. It has a streamlined, smooth body, and is often found in intertidal zones and eelgrass beds. This species is typically brownish in color and feeds on a variety of organic materials.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Isopods
Isopoda
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| Family |
Rockpool Isopods
Idoteidae
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| Genus |
Synidotea
Synidotea
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