The new Bathynomus species scavenges in the deep ocean. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A colossal, creamy yellow woodlouse ...

Worldwide there are around 4,000 species of woodlice, with 40 species in the UK alone. They mostly look alike and are similar in size (adults are 10-15mm long).

This particular species of woodlouse originated in Europe, particularly the Mediterranean Basin. It has been introduced across the globe, and now resides on every continent except for Antarctica.

Amphipod is among the most diverse group of crustaceans, with over 10,000 extant species, including woodlice, shrimps, and lobsters. Amphipods are known to inhabit all aquatic environments worldwide.

This is the third supergiant isopod species discovered in the South China Sea since 2017, researchers said. Photo by Huang M-C, Kawai T (2025) At a fishing port in Taiwan, researchers bought four ...

Slater is the popular name used in Scotland for the woodlouse. There are several different species that live in our gardens and these little… ...