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 ...

“Surprisingly, these isopods can be seen carrying something more common on the ocean’s surface: large pieces of Sargassum ...

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 ...

“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 ...