Isopod

colour photo of a transparent underwarter insect on a pink surface

Isopod

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Arthropoda

Class: Crustacea

Order: Isopoda

Isopoda are very diverse and widespread crustaceans. They can be found in freshwater, marine, and terrestrial environments. Many isopods are scavengers. They play an important role in keeping water clean by eating decomposing organic matter.