Stenosoma lancifer - An isopod (Isopoda images)

Above images probably represent a 7mm juvenile specimen of the species. Specimen found on red algae, in a pool on the lowershore, at Great Hogus, Marazion, near Penzance, Cornwall. 11.01.15. A mature specimen, was found amongst the red algae Chondrus crispus on a spit north of Smeaton's Pier, St. Ives, Cornwall, 18.02.15. A further specimen was found on the non-native red algae Pikea californica outside Newlyn Harbour, Newlyn, Cornwall, 23.02.15.

Please note, I say probably because the telson is not fully developed in the specimen here. Specimen has been labelled as Stenosoma lancifer because it is unlikely that any other related species look like this at any stage of development. Stenosoma lancifer has also been recorded from the Marazion area previously.

APHOTOMARINE

An educational resource dedicated mainly to the photography
and diversity of marine life that can be found in coastal waters
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APHOTOMARINE

An educational resource dedicated mainly to the photography and diversity of marine life that can be found in coastal waters and intertidal areas of Great Britain and Ireland by David Fenwick.

An educational resource dedicated mainly to the photography
and diversity of marine life that can be found in coastal waters
and intertidal areas of Great Britain and Ireland by David Fenwick.