Korean Sandhopper [Hansenomicrocerberus koreana]
Description
The Korean Sandhopper, scientifically known as Hansenomicrocerberus koreana, is a marine species endemic to the coasts of Korea. Like its Japanese counterpart, it primarily inhabits sandy substrates where it burrows and feeds on detritus. They are small, segmented, and have a distinct, curved body shape. Their size is typically less than 1 cm, and they are known to jump when disturbed.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Isopods
Isopoda
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| Family |
Microcerberidae
Microcerberidae
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| Genus |
Hansenomicrocerberus
Hansenomicrocerberus
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