These “large-sized” isopods, with their coral pink color, were found in groundwater rich in hydrogen sulfide. The cave, known locally as Chal Kabootari, is located near Tashan City.

This is the third supergiant isopod species discovered in the South China Sea since 2017, researchers said. Photo by Huang M-C, Kawai T (2025) At a fishing port in Taiwan, researchers bought four ...