New species of “supergiant” Bathynomus isopod discovered at Taiwan fishing port and caught near Paracel Islands in the South China Sea.

New species of “supergiant” Bathynomus isopod discovered at Taiwan fishing port and caught near Paracel Islands in the South China Sea.

New species of “supergiant” Bathynomus isopod discovered at Taiwan fishing port and caught near Paracel Islands in the South China Sea.

After reading about the supergiant sea bug found in Vietnam, learn about another giant isopod, Bathynomus giganteus. Then, read about the bullet ant , the creature with the most painful sting on ...

However, this swiftly proved to be far from the case. Within a day, nine large isopods (Bathynomus giganteus) were observed feasting on the first carcass, eventually penetrating its hide and ...

Giant isopods of the genus Bathynomus can grow over 11 inches long, with the largest (Bathynomus giganteus) believed to be almost 20 inches long. They are called bọ biển or “sea bugs” in ...

The deep-sea critter, now called Bathynomus vaderi, got its name after researchers noticed its head shared a resemblance to the helmet worn by iconic “Star Wars” villain Darth Vader.

New species of “supergiant” Bathynomus isopod discovered at Taiwan fishing port and caught near Paracel Islands in the South China Sea.

New species of “supergiant” Bathynomus isopod discovered at Taiwan fishing port and caught near Paracel Islands in the South China Sea.

New species of “supergiant” Bathynomus isopod discovered at Taiwan fishing port and caught near Paracel Islands in the South China Sea.

New species of “supergiant” Bathynomus isopod discovered at Taiwan fishing port and caught near Paracel Islands in the South China Sea.

New species of “supergiant” Bathynomus isopod discovered at Taiwan fishing port and caught near Paracel Islands in the South China Sea.