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The amphipods of the Parvorder Oedicerotidira are so-called sand diggers, furrow diggers, and surface scoopers.
These amphipods burrow into the sand in shallow, subtidal habitats.
We have added the amphipod to the lexicon to complete the amphipods.
Etymology: the species was named after the Latin word "purpur", meaning purple, and "vitellum", meaning yolk, referring to the striking purple color of the eggs in the brood pouch of the females of this species.
These amphipods burrow into the sand in shallow, subtidal habitats.
We have added the amphipod to the lexicon to complete the amphipods.
Etymology: the species was named after the Latin word "purpur", meaning purple, and "vitellum", meaning yolk, referring to the striking purple color of the eggs in the brood pouch of the females of this species.
