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Pentidotea kirchanskii (Miller & Lee 1970)

Pentidotea kirchanskii

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Pentidotea kirchanskii is species of crustacean in the family Idoteidae. It was first described by M.A. Miller & Lee.

Geographic range

Found along the coast of California in the Northern Pacific, usually documented between San Jose and San Diego.

Habitats

This isopod is found in the high intertidal zone; Benthic.

Mobility

It uses drag powered swimming and walking to get around.

Biology

These organisms are bilaterally symmetric, and multicellular as they a member of the Animalia kingdom.

Mating behavior

Sperm transfer is indirect, females hold eggs in pouch until spawning.

References

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Pentidotea kirchanskii: Brief Summary

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Pentidotea kirchanskii is species of crustacean in the family Idoteidae. It was first described by M.A. Miller & Lee.

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Depth range

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intertidal

Reference

Van Wyk, B. & Malan, S. (1988) Field Guide to the Wild Flowers of the Witwatersrand and Pretoria Region Struik, Cape Town Pages 54 - 55 (Includes a picture).

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