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This morph has been selectively bred for its neon-yellow markings, which stand out dramatically against the white and grey skirting of the body. The result is a striking morph that is instantly eye-catching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species is sexually dimorphic, with males developing extremely long uropods (the tail-like appendages at the rear of the body).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese isopods are captive-bred (CB).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #4caf50;\"\u003eCare Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #4caf50;\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed sizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #4caf50;\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rotting hardwood, leaf litter (oak, beech, maple, chestnut, Asian species), and lichen form the staple diet. 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It is instantly recognizable by its extremely flat, broad body and distinctive layered colouration, featuring a grey body and contrasting white skirts. Its one-of-a-kind shape has made it famous in the isopod world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese isopods are captive-bred (CB).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #4caf50;\"\u003eCare Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #4caf50;\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed sizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #4caf50;\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rotting hardwood, leaf litter (oak, beech, maple, chestnut, Asian species), and lichen form the staple diet. 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