Trichorhina boliviana explained

Trichorhina boliviana is a species of woodlouse found throughout Bolivia. It was first described as Phalloniscus bolivianus.[1]

Description

It is 4.5mm long. A slight purplish-brown band runs the length of the pereon and pleon, increasing in width towards the end. The band has a small circular depigmented spot on each segment, which indicates the presence of a muscle fiber. It has a domed tergite. The pleon is recessed at the pereon and ends in a sharp point. Its telson is triangular with rounded edges and covered in large scales. The entire body is surrounded by a belt of relatively large scales.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Trichorhina boliviana (Vandel, 1952) . 2024-09-12 . www.marinespecies.org.
  2. Vandel . A. . 1952 . Phalloniscus bolivianus n. sp. (crustacé isopode terrestre) . Bulletin du Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, 2e série . fr . 24 . 6 . 526-529.