Isopod
Heterodina mccaini
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–4 m
- For divers: safe
A tiny subtidal isopod recorded in just three to four metres of water. It belongs to a family of mostly omnivorous crustaceans that pick at both plant and animal scraps along the bottom.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Isopoda › Sphaeromatidae › Heterodina
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 293271.
FAQ
- How deep does the Isopod live?
- The Isopod (Heterodina mccaini) is typically found at 3–4 m.
- Is the Isopod dangerous to divers?
- The Isopod is harmless to divers.