Aegidae

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Family: Aegidae

Group: Marine Invertebrate, Species

Scientific NameCommon NameSummary
Rocinela angustataNarrow parasitic isopodThis parasitic isopod is very similar to at least two other species in the same genus. Some identifying characteristics are the spines on the inside of the third leg, and the hairy fringes on the uropoda (little fins under and to the sides of the last segment).