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Ligia occidentalis (Dana, 1853)
Ligia occidentalis is a species of rock slater in the family Ligiidae. It is found in North America and Mexico.
Is a scavenger, plus feeds on microscopic algae. This species is nearly terrestrial--it must keep its gills moist (by dipping the back of its abdomen into the water) but will drown if forced to stay underwater.
Synonymised names:
Lygia occidentalis Dana, 1853
Ligia occidentalis is a species of rock slater in the family Ligiidae. It is found in North America and Mexico.
Is a scavenger, plus feeds on microscopic algae. This species is nearly terrestrial--it must keep its gills moist (by dipping the back of its abdomen into the water) but will drown if forced to stay underwater.
Synonymised names:
Lygia occidentalis Dana, 1853