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A giant isopod is any of the almost 20 species of large isopods in the genus Bathynomus. They are abundant in the cold, deep waters of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans.
The giant isopod (Bathynomus giganteus) roams the deep seafloor feasting on fish carcasses and other debris that fall from above. Of thousands of species of isopods, it's the largest and among the most mysterious.
20 sty 2023 · 00:00 - Intro to the Deep Sea & Giant Isopods00:34 - Where can Giant Isopods be found?01:56 - How big are Giant Isopods?02:57 - How are giant and normal size...
22 cze 2022 · The giant isopod (Bathynomus giganteus) is a colossal crustacean that grows up to 16 inches (40 cm) and is found in the deep Atlantic Ocean, living 1600 feet (500m) and more below the ocean’s...
21 wrz 2023 · The deep-sea isopod, or Bathynomus giganteus, is the biggest isopod species of this order, growing anywhere from 11 to 20 inches in length. This is thanks to deep-sea gigantism, a phenomenon in which deep-sea dwellers tend to be larger than their shallower-water or land-dwelling family members.
Giant isopods are important scavengers in the deep-sea benthic environment. They are mostly carnivorous and feed on carcasses of whales, fish, and squid; they may also prey on slow-moving animals and are known to attack trawl catches.
Giant isopods are relatives of woodlice. But despite being discovered in 1879, relatively little is known about their lives on the ocean floor. A curator unravels the mystery of the woodlouse's gargantuan deep-sea cousin.
