Saduria entomon
This record describes Saduria entomon (species). Recorded family: Chaetiliidae. Recorded order: Isopoda.
Identification and Appearance
Saduria sabini , which reaches as far south as Alaska and the Gulf of St. Lawrence, lacks eyes
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Malacostraca
- Order
- Isopoda (Isopods)
- Suborder
- Valvifera
- Family
- Chaetiliidae
- Genus
- Saduria
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Arctic, reaching as far south as Pacific Grove, CA in the Pacific and Labrador in the Atlantic
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Saduria entomon (Linnaeus, 1758)
About Isopods: the wider group
Order-level background for Isopoda, the group containing Saduria entomon. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Isopoda includes ~10,000 described species of woodlice, pill bugs, and sea slaters. Woodlice are the only crustaceans to have fully adapted to life on land. Pill bugs (roly-polies) can roll into a perfect ball for defense.
Ecological role of the group
Woodlice are critical soil decomposers, breaking down dead plant material and recycling calcium and other nutrients. They breathe through gill-like structures and require moist environments. Giant deep-sea isopods (Bathynomus) can grow up to 50cm long.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Woodlice are generally beneficial in gardens as decomposers, though they can occasionally damage seedlings and soft fruits in large numbers.
Recorded sources for this group: Soil ecology research, marine biology. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Frequently Asked Questions About Saduria entomon
What is Saduria entomon?
Saduria entomon is a species in the family Chaetiliidae, within the order Isopoda.
How do you identify Saduria entomon?
Saduria sabini , which reaches as far south as Alaska and the Gulf of St. Lawrence, lacks eyes
Where is Saduria entomon found?
Range: Arctic, reaching as far south as Pacific Grove, CA in the Pacific and Labrador in the Atlantic