Daily and seasonal time partitioning in surface activity of (Isopoda, Oniscidea) in the arid region of Zarat (Gabes, Tunisia).

The terrestrial isopod is a burrowing species, dwelling in the desert of south Tunisia. Field studies were carried out in the coastal area of Zarat, Tunisia, to examine the surface activity rhythm of in relation to daily and seasonal variations in environmental conditions. The activity of was followed once a month, from November 2012 through October 2013.