the giant ispod can reach a total length of 14 inches, weigh 3.7 lbs and is related to the woodlouse. they can curl up into a ball to protect their spongy bits and have huge eyes with 4,000 facets. the giant isopod is an excellent example of deep-sea gigantism, in which deep-sea animals such as the squid, oarfish and spidercrab grow to much larger sizes than other related species. the exact cause of this effect is uncertain

the giant ispod can reach a total length of 14 inches, weigh 3.7 lbs and is related to the woodlouse. they can curl up into a ball to protect their spongy bits and have huge eyes with 4,000 facets.

the giant isopod is an excellent example of deep-sea gigantism, in which deep-sea animals such as the squid, oarfish and spidercrab grow to much larger sizes than other related species. the exact cause of this effect is uncertain

  • January 17
  • , 2012
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    i fucking love these guys, and when domesticated they really like doritos so yanoo I need this in my life.
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    Gotta love isopods!
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    He’s looking for doritos. :3
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