Hitchhicker ID black eyes. Bad pod?

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Hello,
I am looking for help on this pod type hitchhiker. Found it swimming around on top of my chaeto while doing maintenance. It curls up in a ball when i try and flip it over.

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flipped over
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Thanks
 
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Hello,
I am looking for help on this pod type hitchhiker. Found it swimming around on top of my chaeto while doing maintenance. It curls up in a ball when i try and flip it over.

PXL_20210615_012824133.jpg

PXL_20210615_012840373.jpg


flipped over
PXL_20210615_014345627.jpg


Thanks
Looks like it is probably an amphipod.
 

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