Exosphaeroma diminutum

Menzies & Frankenberg, 1966

Exosphaeroma diminutum is a small marine isopod in the Sphaeromatidae, described by Menzies and Frankenberg in 1966. The epithet 'diminutum' reflects its notably small body size relative to . Like other Exosphaeroma species, it belongs to a group of crustaceans commonly known as marine pillbugs or rolly pollies, which are relatives of terrestrial isopods. The species has been recorded from Saint Thomas in the Caribbean region.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Exosphaeroma diminutum: /ˌɛksoʊˈsfɪərəˌmoʊ dɪˈmɪnətəm/

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Distribution

Recorded from Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Distribution records are sparse and additional locality data remain limited.

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Taxonomic note

The Exosphaeroma was revised in 2015 by Wall, Bruce, and Wetzer, who described three new from the northeastern Pacific and clarified the status of previously described . This revision did not substantially alter the understanding of E. diminutum, which remains a valid but poorly known species.

Size reference

The specific epithet 'diminutum' (diminutive) indicates this is smaller than typical for the , though exact measurements are not readily available in the accessible literature.