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Inhabits shallow waters (Ref. 3113). Littoral (Ref. 115310). Members of the family Sphaeromatidae are omnivores in general (Ref. 108484). Bores into living prop roots of mangroves (Ref. 108486). Gut contents of other wood boring species of Sphaeroma indicates no ingestion of wood particles but algae. Some are capable of filter feeding (Ref. 108487).
Life cycle and mating behavior Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Members of the order Isopoda are mostly gonochoric. Mating behavior: Mating usually occurs before and sometimes during the parturial molt. Sperm transfer is indirect. Life cycle: Eggs are brooded in the marsupium, which later hatch into manca postlarva before developing into adults.