Deep sea giant isopod

    The largest known living isopods, these animals occupy the cold, dark ocean floors, occuring at depths of 360-600m in temperatures below 9 degrees C.

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      Vanita, C Lynn Steele, Etolane, _theblacklodge_, and 85 other people added this photo to their favorites.

    2. Paul Watson (106 months ago | reply)

      Hate to meet that one face to face in the cold dark.

    3. coda (106 months ago | reply)

      Could be creepy in masses I imagine.

    4. sara.bell (100 months ago | reply)

      Very very strange, but great coloring in the picture.

    5. WiL of .... (98 months ago | reply)

      Unusual creature, I agree that it's a little scary looking.

    6. the piemaster (97 months ago | reply)

      i did the giant isopod for my year 6 project way back and i never knew what it actully looked like very strange.

    7. HECTOR ARTURO AZUZ SANCHEZ [www.noticiero.tk] (93 months ago | reply)

      SE PARECE A DEPREDADOR. SEEMS PREDATOR LIKE THE MOVIE.

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    8. februarybeetle (93 months ago | reply)

      They can reach 45 cm. Huge compared to their pill bug cousins!

    9. Graif (89 months ago | reply)

      Where did you take that picture?

    10. estacey (89 months ago | reply)

      looks like something from 'predator'

    11. danielstoker [deleted] (87 months ago | reply)

      Speak of the devil: Giant Isopod

      It was live I take it? I've only seen this "pickled" one in the lab. Cool pic!!

    12. coda (87 months ago | reply)

      Yeah..hmm they look much better facing upwards ;)

    13. fattpatto (81 months ago | reply)

      hmmm.. wonder if it tastes good?

    14. Bugmaker (77 months ago | reply)

      Very Cool!!!! Please post this trilobite impostor at www.flickr.com/photos/bugmaker999/sets/721575 94468582122/

    15. dbarronoss (75 months ago | reply)

      I grew up with tiny ones in the local streams. They're on scale and similar to sowbugs (aka pill bugs), but probably just mini's of this big guy. Very nice to see this one!

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      Seen in National Geographic Wannabes (?)

    16. DreamzInColor (75 months ago | reply)

      Amazing intriguing creature.
      You are invited to add this image to ***Fantastic Animal Photos***

    17. phrawggmak (66 months ago | reply)

      Yes but are they edible?

    18. thee EBONY-R. foodstamp crew (53 months ago | reply)

      wow!!!

    19. jim_hatama (45 months ago | reply)

      man this is epic

    20. PhilMan2 (38 months ago | reply)

      how could u even think of eating this thing!! it looks so gross!!!!

    21. Jonno Witts (38 months ago | reply)

      Great picture!

    22. Val-Playing catch up! (36 months ago | reply)

      Never seen anything like it!! OMG!!!

    23. diane Freelance Photo Editor (35 months ago | reply)

      Hello Cody,

      I am researching images of deep sea creatures for a childrens book. I would like to get a high res file copy of the giant isopod image that appears on your page along with other giant isopod photos. Is this your photo? If not, do you know who the copyright owner is and where I can find this image? Can you recommend any underwater photographers who shot the Giant Isopod? Please let me know. Your help would be greatly appreciated.

      Thank you
      Diane

    24. code7c (34 months ago | reply)

      Those things are awesome!

    25. yoakenobang (34 months ago | reply)

      we call this creature "oogusokumushi" in Japanese.
      great shot!

    26. caitlincyr (30 months ago | reply)

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      yes they are edibale in japan thy are aten with rice

    27. yoakenobang (29 months ago | reply)

      hi caitlincyr.
      edible? I wonder if it is true.

    28. Jsysco (28 months ago | reply)

      Wow, this almost looks like those electron microscope images of fleas that you get in science books - except these things are massive!!
      Great photo!

    29. coda (26 months ago | reply)

      Used without my permission or required attribution:

      paganwandererlu.wordpress.com/2009/03/05/song s-about-gian...

    30. coda (26 months ago | reply)

      And again, commercially:

      www.zazzle.com/giant_isopod_shirt-23565468738 4292778

    31. ffnorts (19 months ago | reply)

      Mmm wonder what it tastes like?

    32. This photo was invited and added to the Fish And Other Aquatic Animals group.

    33. ohhohohohobaby (4 weeks ago | reply)

      well,so cute

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