wharf roach; Ligia exotica
A small isopod crustacean commonly found on rocky shores and wharves in Japan. Often seen scurrying around coastal areas.
Many wharf roaches are moving around on the rocky shore.
The wharf roach is a crustacean of the family Ligiidae.
Katakana spelling, often used in biological contexts or for emphasis.
Compound of 船 (funa, 'boat') + 虫 (mushi, 'insect, bug'), referring to its habitat near boats and wharves.