Danielssen's isopod [Danielssenia typica]
Description
Danielssenia typica, commonly known as Danielssen's isopod, is a marine species that primarily resides in the North Atlantic ocean. This small crustacean, part of the Isopoda order, is characterized by a dorsoventrally flattened body and a segmented exoskeleton. It is a benthic species, often found in sandy or muddy substrates. It feeds mainly on detritus and exhibits a nocturnal lifestyle, hiding during the day and actively feeding at night.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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| Order |
Misophrioida
Misophrioida
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| Family |
Speleophriids
Speleophriidae
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| Genus |
Danielssenia
Danielssenia
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