New research on desert isopods' dietary preferences is the revelation of the complex factors influencing their food choices. By understanding how these animals meticulously regulate their nutrient ...

A new deep-sea crustacean that bears a striking resemblance to the facehuggers from "Alien" has been identified in the Gulf of Mexico. The bathynomus yucatanensis is a species of giant isopod, ...

What I want to discuss, and I use this word specifically as after 10 years contemplation I seem no closer to an answer, is why the Giant Isopod is, well, giant? Mosely noted in 1880 Other [animals] ...

1) In three species of terrestrial isopods the rate of ingestion of litter decreases but the efficiency of assimilation increases with rising concentrations of copper in the food. 2) When feeding on ...

The diversity of terrestrial isopods continues to captivate researchers across the globe, with recent discoveries shedding new light on their taxonomy, biogeography, and ecological significance. These ...

If you are an avid DSN reader then undoubtedly you know our fascination with Giant Isopods. Back in the early days of 2007, I was sharing Bathynomus giganteus videos and pontificating about their ...