New research on desert isopods' dietary preferences is the revelation of the complex factors influencing their food choices. By understanding how these animals meticulously regulate their nutrient ...

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 ...

Marine isopods represent one of the most speciose groups of malacostracan crustaceans, encompassing at least six suborders, over 300 families and some 10,000 described species worldwide. Major ...

The dark and frigid ocean floor is home to some of the most bizarre organisms imaginable, including these Mariana Trench monsters, and this Lovecraftian long-arm squid with 26-foot-long tentacles. But ...

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 recent spate of warm, wet weather is a boon to the members of nature’s clean-up crew, scientifically known as detritovores, that lurk around in the leaves and woodpiles of our backyards.

A robust, largely unregulated online trade in isopods could pose a serious threat to some vulnerable species, scientists warn. By Madeline Shaw At first glance, the small plastic takeaway cup with a ...

"On every level where it could be a problem, it has become a problem." ...

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 ...