Giant isopods are a good example of deep-sea gigantism (cf. giant squid), as they are far larger than the "typical" isopods that are up to 5 cm (2.0 in).

The giant isopod (Bathynomus giganteus) roams the deep seafloor feasting on fish carcasses and other debris that fall from above. Of thousands of species of isopods, it's the largest and …

Sep 21, 2023 · The deep-sea isopod, or Bathynomus giganteus, is the biggest isopod species of this order, growing anywhere from 11 to 20 inches in length. This is thanks to deep-sea …

Oct 2, 2020 · Also known as Bathynomus giganteus, the giant isopod is the biggest isopod in the world. Famous for feasting on dead whales, fish, and squids, it's one of the creepiest sea …

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Giant isopods express deep-sea gigantism, reaching in excess of 30 centimetres. There are a number of theories on why they might have become larger. Giant isopods were first …

Jun 7, 2022 · Giant isopods are marine animals that live in the very depths of the sea — 500 to 7,000 feet (152 to 2,133 meters) deep — primarily in the western Atlantic, western Pacific and …

Giant isopods inhabit depths of 170 to 2140 m (550 to 7020 ft). Bottom dwellers, they prefer mud or clay seafloor. Giant isopods are invertebrates with dorso-ventrally compressed bodies that …

Bathynomus giganteus is a species of aquatic crustacean, of the order Isopoda. It is a member of the giant isopods (Bathynomus), and as such it is related—albeit distantly—to shrimps and …

The giant isopod is a fascinating deep-sea crustacean belonging to the genus Bathynomus. Known for its impressive size, it can grow up to 20 inches long, making it one of the largest …