Bathynomus giganteus

Bathynomus giganteus is a species of giant isopod, a type of marine crustacean related to shrimp and crabs. Found in deep ocean waters, particularly off the coasts of the Americas, it can grow up to 16 inches (40 centimeters) long. These creatures have a segmented body covered with a hard shell, and they are scavengers, feeding on dead organic matter that sinks to the ocean floor. Their unique size and appearance make them fascinating subjects for scientific study and they are often seen as examples of deep-sea life’s remarkable adaptations.