White-legged Isopod [Dynamene bidentata]
Description
The White-legged Isopod is a marine species commonly found in the North Atlantic, Mediterranean, and the Black Sea. They typically inhabit algae, eelgrass, and other vegetation in shallow waters. This species is characterized by its white legs and dual-pointed rear end. They are usually less than 1 cm in length.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Isopods
Isopoda
|
| Family |
Sphaeromatids
Sphaeromatidae
|
| Genus |
Dynamene
Dynamene
|