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Giant Isopod
Bathynomus giganteus
The giant isopod is a deep-sea crustacean that scavenges on the ocean floor and resembles an oversized pill bug.
Category
Invertebrate
Habitat
Deep ocean
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
5-10 years
Size
20-36 cm
Scientific Name
Bathynomus giganteus
About Giant Isopod
The giant isopod is a deep-sea crustacean that scavenges on the ocean floor and resembles an oversized pill bug.
It belongs to the Invertebrate group and is commonly associated with deep ocean habitats with a carnivore diet, with a lifespan of 5-10 years, a size of 20-36 cm.
Fun Fact
Giant isopods can go for long periods without eating in the food-scarce deep sea.
Where Giant Isopod Lives
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