The Large But Enigmatic Supergiant
The Large But Enigmatic Supergiant avatar

By , on February 12th, 2012 One comment   Adaptations, Ecology, Evolution, Giant Isopod, Organisms   , , , , , , , ,  

In 1899 a French zoologist named Edouard Chevreux with an inordinate fondness for crustaceans officially described two crustaceans from the deepest parts of the ocean. Over 100 hundred years later, scientists have collected less than two dozen specimens of this enigmatic shellfish, shocking given that is largest species of amphipod ever known. Within Crustacean . . . → Read More: The Large But Enigmatic Supergiant

The Large But Enigmatic Supergiant avatar

Why is The Giant Isopod Giant?
Why is The Giant Isopod Giant? avatar

By , on April 4th, 2007 16 comments   Adaptations, Giant Isopod   , , , , , , , ,  

Kevin’s wonderful post on the Giant Isopod inspired me to post on a topic I have long pondered. Frequent readers of DSN know that I am fond of Sylvia Earle and the topic of body size. Honestly, it is not just body size is all matter of size related issues. A roadside trip can . . . → Read More: Why is The Giant Isopod Giant?

Why is The Giant Isopod Giant? avatar