When it comes to their size, Miranda describes the crustaceans as being 'more than a handful ... Their metabolism is incredibly slow - a giant isopod kept in captivity in Japan reportedly survived for ...

A 14-legged giant isopod is the highlight of a new dish at a ramen restaurant in Taipei, and it has people queuing up. Last month, the shop, called The Ramen Boy, launched the limited-edition ...

Dr Conni Sidabalok, a study coauthor, explained that the giant isopod's size might help it survive in the deep sea by providing a competitive advantage over other scavengers. The species feeds on ...