Others can be found in shallow waters or in plants. One common land-dwelling isopod is the wood lice, which lives in damp environments, such as gardens and forests. Isopods share some common ...

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 ...

SINGAPORE - A newly discovered species of aquatic supergiant isopod is being widely sold at food stalls and restaurants in Vietnam, causing scientists to worry that such isopods could be ...

Despite the size disparity, most isopods share a resemblance, with common features like two pairs of antenna, segmented bodies, compound eyes and four sets of jaws, according to NOAA. They also ...

“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 ...