Rock slaters
Scientific name: Ligiidae
Rock slaters
Scientific name: Ligiidae
Description
These isopods thrive in the challenging intertidal zone, a habitat that demands resilience due to its fluctuating environmental conditions. A surprising capability of Ligiidae is their ability to tolerate varying degrees of salinity, allowing them to survive both in and out of the water – a notable adaptation often misunderstood as an ability to 'switch' between marine and terrestrial life. Contrary to what one might think, they do not permanently transcend their aquatic origins but have expertly honed their physiology to endure temporary terrestrial escapades.
Species of Rock slaters
Scientific Classification
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