Giant isopod | Animals | Monterey Bay Aquarium
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 …
Giant isopod - Wikipedia
A giant isopod is any of the almost 20 species of large isopods in the genus Bathynomus. They are abundant in the cold, deep waters of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans.
Meet The Giant Isopod, The 20-Inch-Long 'Sea Cockroach' - All …
2020年10月2日 · 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 …
17 Awesome Facts About Giant Isopods - Mental Floss
2022年1月27日 · Yes, giant isopods are kind of creepy looking. But they're also kind of cute! Here are a few things we know about these internet-beloved creatures.
Bathynomus giganteus - Wikipedia
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 …
13 Curious Giant Isopod Facts - Fact Animal
The giant isopod, first identified in 1879, comprises any of around 20 species of this group of large crustaceans, closely related to shrimp and crabs. The inhabit in abundance the frigid deep …
Meet the Giant Isopod of the Deep Sea - Ocean Conservancy
2023年9月21日 · 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 …
Giant isopods: curious crustaceans on the ocean floor
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 …
Giant Isopod - A-Z Animals
2024年5月27日 · Giant isopods resemble an aquatic version of terrestrial isopods like woodlouse or pill bugs, but they are much bigger. Some species grow as large as 6 inches, while others …
Giant Isopod: The Interesting Marine Animal - Ocean Info
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 …