Massive New Deep-Sea Isopod Discovered in the Gulf of Mexico – 2,500% Larger Than Common Woodlice
A massive, ‘creamy yellow’ relative of Woodlouse was found living at a depth of around 600 to 800 meters (2,000 to 2,600 feet), off the…
Crustacean News
Rare Crustacean, Thought To Be Extinct, Found in a 2500-Foot-Long Cave
A cave inside Huntsville’s city was discovered to contain a small, rare crayfish that was previously believed to be extinct. A team led by an…
First Dinosaur Era Crab Discovered – Fully Preserved in 100-Million-Year-Old Amber
Fossils trapped in amber provide a unique snapshot of the anatomy, biology, and ecology of extinct organisms. The most common fossils found in amber, which…
Researchers Discover First Dinosaur Era Crab Fully Preserved in 100-Million-Year-Old Amber
Discovery provides new insights into the evolution of crabs and when they spread around the world Looking at the ancient piece of amber, Javier Luque’s…
Growth Bands Provide Exact Ages of Crustaceans
Crustaceans shed their exoskeleton every year, making it hard for biologists to determine their exact age. Now researchers have found well-hidden growth bands in the…
Researchers Discover ‘Supergiant’ Amphipods in the Kermadec Trench
Researchers from the University of Aberdeen and the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) discovered ‘supergiant’ amphipods while exploring the Kermadec Trench, north…
