Trichorhina tomentosa, known informally as the dwarf white isopod, is a species of woodlouse in the family Platyarthridae. It is a parthenogenetic species, and only female individuals are known. Native to tropical regions throughout the Americas, dwarf white isopods have been introduced to other tropical regions worldwide.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Porcelain Woodlouse being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Trichorhina malacitana
- Platyarthrus caudatus
- Platyarthrus hoffmannseggii
- Brackenridgia heroldi
- Trichorhina ornata
- Trichorhina guadianensis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Malacostraca
- Order
- Isopoda
- Family
- Platyarthridae
- Genus
- Trichorhina
- Species
- Trichorhina tomentosa
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