isopod
noun
iso·pod
ˈī-sə-ˌpäd 
: any of a large order (Isopoda) of small sessile-eyed aquatic or terrestrial crustaceans with the body composed of seven free thoracic segments each bearing a pair of similar legs
isopod
adjective
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This marks the third supergiant isopod species discovered in the South China Sea since 2017, according to researchers.
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Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
The carnivorous marine isopods typically scavenge carcasses on the seafloor, but may also eat live prey.
—Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
The creature belongs to a genus of giant isopods found in abundance in deep-sea waters.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
Most isopods are incredibly small, typically measuring less than 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) in length.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
In 2022, the researchers acquired four giant isopods from fishmongers in the Vietnamese city of Quy Nhơn.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Jan. 2025
Belying the creature's imposing and even villainous appearance, deep sea isopods are harmless to humans.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
The isopods were first fished for food specifically in 2017, according to the study, and quickly became a specialty menu item.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
There are thousands of marine isopod species, but the supergiant sea bugs are some of the most eye-catching animals of their kind.
—Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
The carnivorous marine isopods typically scavenge carcasses on the seafloor, but may also eat live prey.
—Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
The creature belongs to a genus of giant isopods found in abundance in deep-sea waters.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
Most isopods are incredibly small, typically measuring less than 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) in length.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
In 2022, the researchers acquired four giant isopods from fishmongers in the Vietnamese city of Quy Nhơn.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Jan. 2025
Belying the creature's imposing and even villainous appearance, deep sea isopods are harmless to humans.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
The isopods were first fished for food specifically in 2017, according to the study, and quickly became a specialty menu item.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
There are thousands of marine isopod species, but the supergiant sea bugs are some of the most eye-catching animals of their kind.
—Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Isopod.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/isopod. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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isopod
noun
iso·pod
ˈī-sə-ˌpäd
: any of a large order of small crustaceans (as a wood louse) with a thorax made up of seven segments of which each bears a pair of legs
isopod
adjective
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