The giant isopod (Bathynomus) is a deep-sea crustacean related to roly-polys and pill bugs. Although the "giant" isopod ranges in size from 3 to 20 inches (8 to 51 centimeters) long, it dwarfs the ...

The Arctic deep sea harbors significant oil and natural gas reserves along with valuable resources such as rare earths and ...

Giant isopods look like monstrously sized woodlice and can live in the deep sea, beyond the reach of daylight. But how much do we really know about the lives of these crustaceans? Despite their ...

Booralana nickorum, a newly identified species of deep-sea isopod has been discovered by an international team of marine biologists exploring the Exuma Sound off the coast of the Bahamas.

“Ogusokumushi,” or the deep-sea giant isopod called Bathynomus doederleinii by its scientific name, is always a favorite among aquarium visitors. Its body is about 10 centimeters ...