Biology:Cubaris murina

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Short description: Species of crustacean

Cubaris murina
Cubaris murinaflorida.jpg
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Malacostraca
Superorder: Peracarida
Order: Isopoda
Suborder: Oniscidea
Family: Armadillidae
Genus: Cubaris
Species:
C. murina
Binomial name
Cubaris murina
Brandt, 1833

Cubaris murina (commonly known as the little sea isopod) is a species of woodlouse in the family Armadillidae. It is found in North America, Africa, South America, Australasia, tropical Asia, and the Pacific Ocean.[1][2][3]

Cubaris murina is a species that conglobates.

Cubaris murina has become popular as a pet in the exotic animal hobby. They have practical applications in improving the health of terrariums by serving as a bioactive clean-up crew, and are also valued for the attractive appearance of some of its color morphs (slang for observed Polymorphism). Known morphs of Cubaris murina in hobbyist collections include:

  • Papaya - A dull pink variety that is believed by some to be the expression of some form of albinism
  • Glacier - An almost completely white variety with white eyes, legs, and antennae
  • Anemone - A variety widely described as a calico or speckled visual pattern of orange and grey

References

Wikidata ☰ Q2461198 entry