Rough Isopod [Exosphaeroma teretirostre]
Description
The Rough Isopod is a species of isopod found in the Southern Hemisphere, particularly in New Zealand and Australia. It has a cylindrical body, typically ranging from 3 to 7 mm in length, with a rough, spiny surface. This species is usually found in rocky intertidal zones, and feeds on a diet of detritus and small invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Isopods
Isopoda
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| Family |
Sphaeromatids
Sphaeromatidae
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| Genus |
Exosphaeroma
Exosphaeroma
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