Biology:Trichorhina tomentosa
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| Genus: | Trichorhina
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| Species: | T. tomentosa
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| Trichorhina tomentosa (Budde-Lund, 1893) [1]
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Trichorhina tomentosa, known informally as the dwarf white isopod, is a species of woodlouse in the family Platyarthridae. It is a parthenogenetic species, and only female individuals are known. Native to tropical regions throughout the Americas, dwarf white isopods have been introduced to other tropical regions worldwide.[3]
Description
Dwarf white isopods can grow to around 2–3 mm (0.079–0.118 in) in length.[4][better source needed] They are uniformly white in color, and like other members in its family, cannot roll into a ball. Like many other woodlice, dwarf white isopods prefer moist soil, feeding on detritus. Dwarf white isopods give birth asexually.[5]
Relationship with humans
As clean-up crews
Due to their prolific nature, ease of care, and ability to consume waste, dwarf white isopods are widely favored and used in bioactive setups, along with other isopods and springtails. Not only are they used as clean-up crews; they may also provide a food source for other terrarium animals, such as dart frogs and geckos.[4][better source needed]
References
- ↑ "ITIS - Report: Trichorhina tomentosa". https://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=597501#null.
- ↑ "Trichorhina tomentosa (Budde-Lund, 1893)". https://www.gbif.org/species/2204981.
- ↑ Cochard, Pierre-Olivier; Vilisics, Ferenc; Sechet, Emmanuel (2010). "Alien terrestrial crustaceans (Isopods and Amphipods). Chapter 7.1". Biorisk 4: 81–96. doi:10.3897/biorisk.4.54. https://biorisk.pensoft.net/article/1848/.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Dwarf White Isopod (Trichorhina tomentosa" (PDF). http://www.crittersdirect.com/assets/images/Dwarf%20White%20Information%20Guide.pdf.
- ↑ "Archived copy". http://www.oniscidea-catalog.naturkundemuseum-bw.de/Cat_terr_isop.pdf.
Wikidata ☰ Q2496061 entry
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