Marine Woodlouse [Isops ciliatus]
Description
Isops ciliatus, commonly referred to as the Marine Woodlouse, inhabits the rocky coastal areas of the Atlantic Ocean. This marine isopod is notable for its segmented, oval-shaped body and its ability to curl into a ball when threatened. It feeds primarily on algae and detritus.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
|
| Order |
Tetractinellida
Tetractinellida
|
| Family |
Velvet Sponges
Geodiidae
|
| Genus |
Isops
Isops
|