This marks the third supergiant isopod species discovered in the South China Sea since 2017, according to researchers. These prehistoric-looking creatures “attracted public attention” in 2023 ...

The creature belongs to a genus of giant isopods found in abundance in deep-sea waters. Referred to by the researchers as a "supergiant," the largest of the specimens weighed more than 2.2 pounds ...

The deep sea is full of surprises, hiding creatures that look like they belong in a sci-fi movie rather than our oceans.

With their powerful jaws and scavenging lifestyle, they play an important role in the deep-sea ecosystem by cleaning up the remains of other marine creatures. These isopods are not so different ...