Sea Slater (ligia pallasii)

in naturelife •  7 years ago 

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🦐 a large intertidal isopod, similar in appearance to the familiar wood lice found in gardens except much larger. This individual was 2" long.

🦐Ligia pallasii feeds on dead plants and animals, and the algal film from upper intertidal rocks.

🦐frequently found in the caves and crevices of sea cliffs

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