Mobile's drinking water supply will be closed to recreational use, following years of struggle against invasive species ...

Giant clams grow huge by relying on algae for energy. Scientists found genes that help them live with algae and grow big.

In a surprising twist of scientific discovery, a new species of giant crustacean has been identified—not in the depths of the ...

In the depths of the South China Sea, a marine creature straight out of science fiction has been identified. This giant ...

Ecologists Reveal Key Genetic Insights for the Conservation of Iconic Cockatoo Species Jan. 13, 2025 — Ecologists have made valuable discoveries that could transform the conservation of two ...

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A newly discovered giant isopod has been named after Darth Vader of Star Wars, inspired by his iconic and distinctive helmet. The 32.5 cm-long sea bug, known as a 'supergiant' was found off the coast ...

Two public forums, including one this Friday night, will be hosted by the Guam Department of Agriculture to share more ...

Researchers exploring the wares of fishers in Vietnam discovered a “supergiant” sea bug species whose resemblance to Darth ...

Giant isopods of the genus Bathynomus, which can reach more than 30 cm in length, are known as bọ biển or "sea bugs" in Vietnam. For the first time, one such species was described from ...

New research reveals how resident algae altered the genome of these fabled sea creatures, allowing them to access more ...

Tourists in Czechia’s capital regularly come face to face with nutria, large semiaquatic rodents native to South America that ...