Jaya Kishor Seth

Have you ever heard of tiny organisms that live on fish and feed on their blood and tissues? These fascinating creatures are called isopods. They are crustaceans, just like crabs, prawns, and shrimp. The word “Isopoda” means “equal foot”, as they have legs that all look similar. They are incredibly diverse and can be found all over the world. They live in both water and on land. However, not all isopods are parasites. Only some that live in fresh, brackish, and marine water environments are parasitic. These parasitic isopods often infect fish and other crustaceans…read more on NOPR