Blue sea isopod [Paracerberus caeruleus]
Description
Paracerberus caeruleus, or the blue sea isopod, is a marine isopod species that is found primarily in the Atlantic Ocean. As its name suggests, it is notable for its bright blue coloration, which is thought to serve as a form of camouflage in its deep-sea habitat. The blue sea isopod is a scavenger, feeding on dead and decaying organic matter that sinks to the sea floor.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Isopods
Isopoda
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| Family |
Microcerberidae
Microcerberidae
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| Genus |
Paracerberus
Paracerberus
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