Ligia cursor explained

Ligia cursor is a woodlouse in the family Ligiidae.

The antennae are as long as the cephalothorax, which is the head and body of the animal. Its flagellum contains 21 segments, 14 larger and 7 smaller, and each joint shows setae (small bristles).[1]

Distribution

L. cursor was found on the United States Exploring Expedition of 1838–1842 under the command of Charles Wilkes, on the coast near Valparaíso, Chile.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Dana, J.D.. 1853 . Crustacea. Part II. In: C. Wilkes, United States Exploring Expedition, 1838- 1842 under the command of Charles Wilkes.. 14. 743.