Live Scud (Amphipoda)
Please Note This Is A Live Science Specimen
The Scud (Amphipoda) is a small, laterally flattened crustacean commonly found beneath intertidal seaweeds on fine sand or mud substrates. These agile swimmers are an essential part of the coastal food web, serving as prey for fish and other invertebrates while playing a vital role in breaking down organic material.
Their quick darting movements and ability to blend into seaweed make them a fascinating addition to classroom aquaria, touch tanks, or ecological studies of intertidal habitats. Despite their small size, scuds are highly active and excellent examples of crustacean adaptation in the Gulf of Maine’s nearshore ecosystems.
Common name: Scud
Scientific name: Amphipoda
Locations: Underneath intertidal seaweed on fine substrate
Seasonality: Available year-round
Colors: Black, dark green
Size: ¼” – ½”
Collected: By hand
Quantity: Sold by the each
Uses: Excellent for live aquaria, ecological food web demonstrations, or coastal invertebrate identification labs.
Note: This is a live marine specimen. Natural variations in size, color, and appearance from photos should be expected. If you would like any specimen preserved, please send a request to: info@gulfofme.com.
Live Scud (Amphipoda)
Please Note This Is A Live Science Specimen
The Scud (Amphipoda) is a small, laterally flattened crustacean commonly found beneath intertidal seaweeds on fine sand or mud substrates. These agile swimmers are an essential part of the coastal food web, serving as prey for fish and other invertebrates while playing a vital role in breaking down organic material.
Their quick darting movements and ability to blend into seaweed make them a fascinating addition to classroom aquaria, touch tanks, or ecological studies of intertidal habitats. Despite their small size, scuds are highly active and excellent examples of crustacean adaptation in the Gulf of Maine’s nearshore ecosystems.
Common name: Scud
Scientific name: Amphipoda
Locations: Underneath intertidal seaweed on fine substrate
Seasonality: Available year-round
Colors: Black, dark green
Size: ¼” – ½”
Collected: By hand
Quantity: Sold by the each
Uses: Excellent for live aquaria, ecological food web demonstrations, or coastal invertebrate identification labs.
Note: This is a live marine specimen. Natural variations in size, color, and appearance from photos should be expected. If you would like any specimen preserved, please send a request to: info@gulfofme.com.
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