Isopod

Paradella dianae

Isopod

This small isopod packs into fouling communities, settling among barnacles, bryozoans and rock oysters on natural shores and harbour structures alike. It also tucks in among the prop roots of red mangroves, from the upper shore down to the low water mark.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 261839.

FAQ

How big does the Isopod get?
The Isopod grows to about 0.5 cm.