A giant isopod is any of the almost 20 species of large isopods in the genus Bathynomus. They are abundant in the cold, deep … Meer weergeven

Giant isopods have been recorded in the West Atlantic from the US state of Georgia to Brazil, including the Gulf of Mexico and the … Meer weergeven

A study of the seasonal abundance of B. giganteus juveniles and adults suggests a peak in reproductive capacity in the spring and winter. This is observed to be due to a shortage of food during the summer. Mature females develop a brood pouch or marsupium … Meer weergeven

Fossilized specimens of Bathynomus are known extending back to at least the Early Oligocene (Rupelian) of Italy, with other fossils being … Meer weergeven

Giant isopods are a good example of deep-sea gigantism (cf. giant squid), as they are far larger than the "typical" isopods that are up to 5 cm (2.0 in). Bathynomus can be divided into "giant" species where the adults generally are between 8 … Meer weergeven

Giant isopods are important scavengers in the deep-sea benthic environment. They are mainly found from the gloomy sublittoral zone Meer weergeven

There have been occasional attempts at utilizing giant isopods as novelty food, such as prepared in East Asian cuisine like ramen. … Meer weergeven