The giant isopod is a prime example of deep-sea gigantism, a phenomenon seen in other deep-sea creatures like the giant squid and the Japanese spider crab. It lives from 550 to 7,020 feet (170 to ...

Far below the ocean's surface, in the dark depths of the deep sea floor ecosystem ... With a leg span of up to 12 feet (3.8 meters), the Japanese spider crab (Macrocheira kaempferi) is the ...

Tensions have risen to dangerous levels between Japan and China over a small group of uninhabited islands in the East China Sea, called the Senkaku by the Japanese and the Diaoyu by the Chinese.

Nothing epitomizes the mysteries and wonders of ocean life quite like a giant sea bug. Imagine a pale roly-poly the size of a muskrat wandering the seafloor. A team of researchers identified a new ...

In this video, experience the unique crunch and satisfying texture of giant sea shells as they are carefully eaten, with each bite offering an unexpected blend of smooth and crispy sounds.

Giant isopods of the genus Bathynomus, which can reach more than 30 cm in length, are known as bọ biển or "sea bugs" in Vietnam. For the first time, one such species was described from ...

Some establishments and restaurants in Vietnam advertise the sale of giant isopods, referred to as "marine insects" or "sea bugs," on social media, including instructions on how to cook them and ...

Scientists have newly identified a “supergiant” sea bug species after purchasing ... Currently, there are only 11 known “supergiant” and nine “giant” Bathynomus species, with several ...

First discovered in 1879, these distant relatives of woodlice thrive in the cold, dark depths of the ocean, scavenging for food on the seafloor ...

One hundred and fifty million years ago, dinosaurs ruled the land, but the oceans were dominated by a mysterious sea monster. Meet the pliosaur, the Tyrannosaurus rex of the seas! Now, a giant ...

The Dark Side of the Ocean: New Giant Sea Bug Species Named After Darth Vader Jan. 14, 2025 — A newly discovered giant isopod has been named after Darth Vader of Star Wars, inspired by his ...

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