Cirolanides texensis

Benedict, 1896

Cirolanides texensis is a subterranean isopod to Texas. It belongs to the Cirolanidae, a group of predominantly aquatic isopods that includes many cave-dwelling species. The species was described in 1896 by Benedict and is known from limited observations in karst groundwater systems.

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How to pronounce Cirolanides texensis: /sɪroʊˈlænaɪdiːz tɛkˈsɛnsɪs/

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Habitat

Subterranean aquatic environments in karst systems; found in groundwater including caves and springs.

Distribution

to Texas, United States.

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