There are 20 known species in the genus Bathynomus; B. giganteus, or the giant isopod, is the biggest. Yes, they're kind of creepy looking. But they're also kind of cute! Here are a few things we know ...

Near the city of Socorro in the state of New Mexico lies a small spring. It is only here where one of the most endangered isopods, the Socorro isopod (Thermosphaeroma thermophilum), lives. Also known ...

Meet the animal kingdom’s newest little guy. This is Booralana nickorum, a recently described species of deep-sea isopod found in The Bahamas. It is a cirolanid isopod—a member of the family ...

This story is part of our summer series "Beachcombing," in which KPCC reporters will explore the ecology, economy and culture of Southern California's beaches and coast. Let us know what you think in ...

Scientists recently trapped a giant isopod off the coast of Mexico, and after studying its anatomy and DNA, they determined that the crustacean is an entirely new species. Deep sea isopods dwell on ...

Isopods, crustaceans mistaken for bugs, studied by researchers in dietary preferences. They choose soil crust over plant litter, aided by microbes for digestion, revealing dietary intricacies. Isopods ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American Pandas, lions, and elk and their ilk often ...