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Kaua'i Sea Slater

Ligia hawaiensis

Classification

Order
Isopoda
Family
Ligiidae

Ligia is a genus of isopods, commonly known as rock lice or sea slaters, in the family Ligiidae. Most Ligia species live in tidal zone cliffs and rocky beaches, but there are several fully terrestrial species which occur in high-humidity environments. Ecology Coastal Ligia species exhibit a mixture of terrestrial and marine characteristics, drying out easily, needing moist air and proximity to water to retain water.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
United States of America · 4