Northern Sand-Isopod [Acanthidotea tridentata]
Description
The Northern Sand-Isopod, or Acanthidotea tridentata, is a marine isopod species found in northern marine waters. It has a distinctive trident-shaped rostrum and a dorsoventrally flattened body. It is typically found in sandy or muddy substrates, especially in colder, high-latitude waters. This species is known to be a detritivore, feeding on decaying organic material.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Isopods
Isopoda
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| Family |
Rockpool Isopods
Idoteidae
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| Genus |
Acanthidotea
Acanthidotea
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