Cubaris murina
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Malacostraca |
| Order: | Isopoda |
| Suborder: | Oniscidea |
| Family: | Armadillidae |
| Genus: | Cubaris |
| Species: | C. murina
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| Binomial name | |
| Cubaris murina Brandt, 1833
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Cubaris murina (commonly known as the little pillbug) is a species of woodlouse in the family Armadillidae. It is found in North America, Africa, South America, Australasia, tropical Asia, and the Pacific Ocean.[1][2][3]
Cubaris murina is a species that conglobates.
Cubaris murina has become popular as a pet in the exotic animal hobby. They have practical applications in improving the health of terrariums by serving as a bioactive clean-up crew, and are also valued for the attractive appearance of some of its color morphs (slang for observed Polymorphism). Known morphs of Cubaris murina in hobbyist collections include:
- Papaya - A dull pink variety that is believed by some to be the expression of some form of albinism
- Glacier - An almost completely white variety of Cubaris murina
- Anemone
References
- ^ "Cubaris murina Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2019-09-23.
- ^ "Cubaris murina". GBIF. Retrieved 2019-09-23.
- ^ "Cubaris murina species Information". BugGuide.net. Retrieved 2019-09-23.
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