weird lookin pod

[Drewman]

Hi Dr. Ron,

I see these pods all the time during the day. When the lights are on i can see them a few cm under the sand, digging away. These do not look anything like the normal amphipods that I have, nor do they look anything like the dreaded predatory I-pods. So, do you know what this is?
http://wsphotofews.excite.com/038/3V/XR/gE/5L70382.jpg
http://wsphotofews.excite.com/007/NO/k2/xm/5J51316.jpg
http://wsphotofews.excite.com/001/gG/72/Qx/5M15167.jpg
http://wsphotofews.excite.com/008/hR/3V/DH/5J46547.jpg

Thanks,
Drew

[rshimek]

Originally posted by Drewman

Hi,

So, do you know what this is?

Of course I do.

:D

[Anemone]

Drewman,

Do a search under tanaids, I think you should be able to find info. Don't worry these are not bad guys.


Ron,

:p


Kevin

[Guy]

Originally posted by rshimek
Of course I do.

:D

ROFL....

Sounds like Dr. Ron is in a good mood....

:eek1:

[rshimek]

Hi,

Of course, I am a good mood. Why shouldn't I be... (Don't ask).

I just answered what was asked.....

Kevin is right, of course. [thanks] they are tanaids. I have written an article about them that will be published soon, I hope.

They are harmless, micropredators or detritivores.

:)

[Drewman]

Thank you everybody! Dr. Ron:p
:D