Asellidae
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Caecidotea kenki
Caecidotea kenki is a spring-dwelling asellid isopod found in the eastern United States. Originally described as Asellus kenki by Bowman in 1967, it is one of only three asellid species in Maryland habitually associated with springs rather than subterranean caves. It is distinguished from the six obligate cave-dwelling Caecidotea species in the region by its surface water habitat preference.
Caecidotea racovitzai australis
Caecidotea racovitzai australis is a subspecies of freshwater isopod in the family Asellidae. It was originally described as Asellus racovitzai australis by Williams in 1970. The subspecies belongs to a genus of aquatic isopods commonly found in groundwater and cave habitats.
Caecidotea racovitzai racovitzai
Caecidotea racovitzai racovitzai is a subspecies of freshwater isopod in the family Asellidae. It was originally described as Asellus racovitzai racovitzai by Williams in 1970. The subspecies is known from Vermont, United States. As a member of the genus Caecidotea, it inhabits freshwater environments.
Caecidotea tomalensis
Tomales Bay isopod
Caecidotea tomalensis is a freshwater isopod in the family Asellidae, commonly known as the Tomales Bay isopod. It is known from California, United States, and is one of relatively few described species in the genus 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.