Two largest challenges to survival when collecting are temperature changes and pressure changes. Most specimens will survive thepressure change because they have noswim bladder. These creatures are notknown to suffer decompression sickness. Exhibits featuring isopods usually have dim red lights to simulate the darkness of the abysmal depths. Isopods have the ability to locatefood, store or hold food in reserve, and are able to survive extendedperiods of time between feedings.
Isopods find food with acute sense of smell.
Able to detect presence and direction of food. Tastes similar to sweet crab meat. Cooked in microwave. No fossils of these species have ever been found. Deep-sea Isopods in Aquaria.