Idotea neglecta

Idotea neglecta is a marine isopod in the family Idoteidae. It can be found on algae in the littoral and sublittoral zone of north-west European coasts.

Distribution

I. neglecta can be found on all north-west European coasts.

Description

Male I. neglecta measure, females. They are brownish, sometimes with white longitudinal lateral markings or white marbling over the dorsal surface. The pleotelson of adults has straight sides converging posteriorly.