Ancinus depressus, the flat pillbug, for day 16 of #crustmas! This is a wonderfully rectangular, flat isopod that likes the sandy, shelly substrates of nearshore marine habitats, particularly beaches. When threatened, it rolls into a ball. It's flat, broad shape means it can only try it's best.

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I'll be talking about my #ProcB isopod phylogenomics paper in the Royal Society Publishing Ecology & Evolution Online Seminar Series, live (with Q&A) next Weds 26th Feb 2pm (UK). Please reshare to reach all the lovers of #isopods (& #phylogenomics), who might be interested in their #evolution! 🧪

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I praise animals hiding legs beneath their body, especially if those legs are of the arthropod-type 🙏 Also... I am in charge here, & I decide how you pose for me. Day16 of #invertober2025 spotlights the giant isopod 🫶 dont know why, but I imagine it to be very much stompy down there 🥹 #MarineLife

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Our next departmental seminar is by Jessica Thomas Thorpe @jessthorpemas.bsky.social) from @sangerinstitute.bsky.social who will discuss isopod genomics and evolution. All welcome!

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Hi everyone! I’m Nicole! I’m an illustrator & designer who is incredibly passionate about ecology and creatures! I love making art and merch for all nature lovers, whether you’re a hobbyist or scientist! 🦋🌱 💼 fossilforager.art 🛒 shop.fossilforager.art

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