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Sea Roach

Ligia oceanica

Description:

L. oceanica is oval, twice as long as broad and may reach up to 30 millimetres in length, making it one of the largest oniscid isopods. Its colour may vary from grey to olive-green, and it has large compound eyes and long antennae, ⅔ as long as its body.

Habitat:

Between rocks and seeweed.

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Smith Zoo
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Smith Zoo

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Spotted on Aug 26, 2012
Submitted on Aug 26, 2012

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