Blue Spotted Pleopodias [Pleopodias coeruleus]
Description
The Blue Spotted Pleopodias is a marine species that dwells in the tropical and subtropical waters. They exhibit a bright blue color with distinct blue spots on their bodies. They are predominantly carnivorous, feeding on small crustaceans and fishes. Their distinguishing features include elongated bodies and a pair of long antennae.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Isopods
Isopoda
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| Family |
Cymothoidae
Cymothoidae
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| Genus |
Pleopodias
Pleopodias
|