Resources are scarce in the deep sea. Isopods rely on food falling from closer to the surface, as the seafloor is mostly barren. Occasionally big parcels of food reach the seabed, such as whale falls.

A 14-legged giant isopod is the highlight of a new dish at a ramen restaurant in Taipei, and it has people queuing up. Last month, the shop, called The Ramen Boy, launched the limited-edition ...

In just one sitting, the isopod gorged itself with food that weighed half its own weight. This is beyond extraordinary, as most animals are known to reach their limit before the weight of the food ...

Isopod crab trap diy isopod hour. Catching isopods in trap.