Marine isopod [Idotea emarginata]
Description
This species inhabits the northeastern Atlantic Ocean. They are characterized by their smooth, elongated bodies and varying colors, which range from green to brown. They are often found on rocky substrates and seaweed, where they feed on algae.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Isopods
Isopoda
|
| Family |
Rockpool Isopods
Idoteidae
|
| Genus |
Idotea
Idotea
|