Caecidotea tomalensis
(Harford, 1877)
Tomales Bay isopod
Caecidotea tomalensis is a freshwater isopod in the Asellidae, commonly known as the Tomales Bay isopod. It is known from California, United States, and is one of relatively few described in the Caecidotea. The species was described in 1877 by Harford. Like other asellid isopods, it is likely benthic and adapted to aquatic environments, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Caecidotea tomalensis: //ˌsiːsɪdoʊˈtiːə ˌtoʊməˈlɛnsɪs//
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Distribution
Known from California, United States, with the specific epithet suggesting a type locality near Tomales Bay. GBIF records indicate presence in North America and California specifically.
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Taxonomic Note
The specific epithet 'tomalensis' is derived from Tomales Bay, Marin County, California, indicating the geographic origin of the . The was originally described in a different before being transferred to Caecidotea.
Data Deficiency
This is represented by only 12 observations on iNaturalist and appears to have limited published ecological or behavioral data. Most biological details remain unstudied or unreported in accessible literature.