Sea Slaters

Order Scorpionida

Appearance

•  Adult - 3cm. It is grey to olive in colour and has a flattened, oval–shaped body. Its black eyes are very large and obvious.

Lifecycle

•  Breeding takes place in spring and summer and most only breed once.
•  The female carries eggs in brood pouch until they hatch as nymphs.
•  They have a life span of 2 ½ – 3 years.

Habits

•  It is found by the coast, beneath stones and in crevices just above the tide line.
•  It is omnivorous and nocturnal.