Isopod

Dynoides dentisinus

Isopod

A small marine isopod of exposed rocky shores, this crustacean lives down to about 20 metres among beds of the little black mussel. It scuttles over wave washed rock in the manner of a flattened, armoured woodlouse.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Isopoda › Sphaeromatidae › Dynoides

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 258209.

FAQ

How deep does the Isopod live?
The Isopod (Dynoides dentisinus) is typically found at 0–20 m.