Sea slater  (Ligia oceanica)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Range

This species has a wide distribution in north-west Europe (2). In Britain, it is common on coasts with rocky substrata (4).

You can view distribution information for this species at the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.

Habitat

Found on rocky coasts beneath stones and in crevices on the upper shore (2).

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