Scientific Name: Cubaris panda king
Common Name: Cubaris panda king Taxonomic Classification:
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Crustacea
- Class: Malacostraca
- Order: Isopoda
- Family: Cubaridae
- Genus: Cubaris
- Species: Cubaris panda king
Distribution: They are primarily found in tropical and subtropical habitats, especially in areas of Asia such as Thailand.
Physical Description:
- Size: Cubaris panda king typically ranges in size from 5 mm to 1.3 cm in length.
- Color: Generally dark-colored with patterns resembling a panda, hence their common name.
- Body Shape: Oval-shaped and dorsoventrally flattened, with seven pairs of legs.
Habitat: They are typically found in moist and dark environments, such as under rocks, decaying logs, leaf litter, or in caves.
Diet: They are detritivores, meaning they primarily feed on decaying organic matter such as dead leaves, decaying wood, and other plant debris.
Behavior: Cubaris panda king is known to be a social species that tends to aggregate in colonies. They are nocturnal and spend most of their time hidden during the day.
Reproduction: They reproduce through parthenogenesis, a process in which eggs develop without being fertilized by males. The offspring go through several developmental stages before becoming adults.
Ecological Importance: Cubaris panda king plays an important role in the decomposition of organic matter in ecosystems, aiding in nutrient cycling and contributing to soil health.
