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Alex_Mustard

Apr 23 2011, 12:52 PM

These small amphipods/isopods? were common up in Scotland this week. But without a book here, I can't ID the little chap. Any suggestions?

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Taken in Loch Carron with D7000 + 105mm + FIT dioptre. Nauticam housing.

Alex

Leslie

Apr 23 2011, 01:59 PM

Amphipod. Hopefully one of the local chappies will know more. If they don't I can ask friends for the family.

FishFinders

Apr 24 2011, 03:06 AM

Nice little guy! how deep did you find and what is it sitting on?

jander4454

Apr 24 2011, 02:28 PM

This might be Iphimedia obesa.

Cheers

Alex_Mustard

Apr 24 2011, 10:09 PM

Thanks Jim!
Alex

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