Common Sea Slater
Ligia oceanica
Summary 5
Ligia oceanica, the sea slater, common sea slater or sea roach, is a littoral woodlouse.
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More Info
iNat Map
| Habitat | coastal |
|---|---|
| Rolls into a ball? | No |
| Eyes very large? | Yes |
| Antennal flagella | Numerous |
| Paired ocelli | numerous |
| Pereonite texture | smooth |
| Status | introduced |
| Telson | Wide |
| Region | New England; NY; NB; PEI; and NS |
| Uropods | - |
