White sea isopod [Paracerberus albus]
Description
Paracerberus albus, commonly known as the white sea isopod, is a small crustacean that inhabits the shallow coastal waters of the Pacific Ocean. This species is characterized by its small size, typically measuring under 1 cm in length, and its distinctive white coloration. It is a benthic organism, meaning that it lives on the sea floor, where it feeds on 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 |
Microcerberidae
Microcerberidae
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| Genus |
Paracerberus
Paracerberus
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