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Sea cochineal

Cymodoce truncata

Description:

Cymodoce truncata is a species of marine isopod crustacean in the family Sphaeromatidae. Oval contoured body, easily rounds into a ball. Body length of adult male 11 mm or more; smaller females.

Habitat:

Between leaves of Caulerpa prolifera in the salty coastal lagoon of the Mar Menor.

Notes:

My video of Cymodoce truncata: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4yO2FFW...

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