From the fossil record, Bathynomus is thought to have existed more than 160 million years ago, so it did not evolve independently in all three locations, but since then Bathynomus likely would show …

Sep 21, 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 …

Jan 14, 2025 · Scientists have discovered a never-before-seen giant sea bug after studying samples purchased from fishers in Vietnam. Bathynomus vaderi belongs to the genus Bathynomus — giant …

Oct 2, 2020 · Also known as Bathynomus giganteus, the giant isopod is the biggest isopod in the world. Famous for feasting on dead whales, fish, and squids, it's one of the creepiest sea creatures on the …

Bathynomus giganteus is a species of aquatic crustacean, of the order Isopoda. It is a member of the giant isopods (Bathynomus), and as such it is related—albeit distantly—to shrimps and crabs.

Bathynomus is a genus of giant isopods, a group of crustaceans distantly related to pillbugs and woodlice. These remarkable animals are found in the deep waters of all the world’s oceans, where …

The giant isopod is a fascinating deep-sea crustacean belonging to the genus Bathynomus. Known for its impressive size, it can grow up to 20 inches long, making it one of the largest isopods in the world.

Bathynomus giganteus is a species of aquatic crustacean, of the order Isopoda. It is a member of the giant isopods (Bathynomus), and as such it is related—albeit distantly—to shrimps and crabs. [2]

May 13, 2022 · The first complete mitogenome of the South China deep-sea giant isopod Bathynomus sp (Crustacea: Isopoda: Cirolanidae) allows insights into the early mitogenomic evolution of isopods.

Jan 27, 2025 · The genus Bathynomus refers to a group of giant isopods —odd-looking crustaceans with seven pairs of legs—that can grow approximately one foot long.