A 14-legged giant isopod is the highlight of a new dish at a ramen restaurant in Taipei, and it has people queuing up. Last month, the shop, called The Ramen Boy, launched the limited-edition ...

In recent years, supergiant isopods, including B. vaderi, have gained popularity as a delicacy in Vietnam. Known locally as bọ biển or "sea bugs," their taste is often compared to lobster.

“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 ...