I don't expect this marine isopod to win any cuteness awards, but as a biologist, I find them interesting nevertheless. :) This one is about 1.5 inches long and was found near the base of an Oregon sea stack exposed at low tide. They live amongst the mussels and barnacles and blend in very well with their surroundings. My wife picked up one of these and discovered it was carrying babies on its underside so at least some species exhibit parental care. 40D, 90mm tilt/shift tilted to maximize DOF, 1.3 sec, f/22, ISO 200, tripod, mirror lock, cable release. Comments are welcome.







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