12 Unique Creatures From Around the World

Giant Isopod

The Giant Isopod, Bathynomus giganteus, is the largest member of the isopod family, a group of crustaceans closely related to shrimps and crabs. It is carnivorous and is a valuable scavenger, eating from the deep sea floor whatever falls from above, including bodies of whales, fish, and squid. The giant isopod can grow to a length of over 16 inches.

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