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Sea Centipede

Scientific Name: Paridotea ungulata

Description: These bright green or brown Sea Centipedes feed on decaying plant material.

This species belongs to one of the few families of herbivorous isopods. They can camouflage themselves according to the colour of the marine algae in which they live.

Type: Crustaceans (Isopods)
Where to find: Seagrass, Kelp
Size: 50mm