Ischnomesus elongatus Birstein, 1963
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Family:  Ischnomesidae ()
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Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 8980 - 9043 m
Distribution:  Bougainville Trench.
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Biology:  Members of the order Isopoda are mostly gonochoric. Mating behavior: Mating usually occurs before and sometimes during the parturial molt. Sperm transfer is indirect. Life cycle: Eggs are brooded in the marsupium, which later hatch into manca postlarva before developing into adults (Ref. 833).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (123251)
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Entered by: Pan-Saniano, Marianne - 11.12.05
Modified by: Conejar - Espedido, Jeniffer - 02.07.15

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