Olms are cute and small animals that are surprisingly resilient. Research has found that they can live up to 10 years without food. They’ve also been found to live to at least 58 years old.

The tiny isopod crustacean was named the Carmona isopod (Baeticoniscus carmonaensis) and is only a miniscule 2.5 mm in length. Though the animal is completely colorless, it has huge black eyes ...

You won’t believe what washed up near Hooters! A giant isopod—an ancient, alien-like sea creature—showed up while my buddy was fishing with his sister. This thing looks like it came straight ...

Three isopods seen at the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum on Feb 19. The middle one is a new species of deep sea giant isopod Bathynomus vaderi, also known as Darth Vader. ST PHOTO: SHINTARO TAY ...

Rene Ong As if Bathynomus weren’t big enough in general, Bathynomus vaderi are specifically “supergiant” isopods that can reach 12.8 inches in length and weigh more than 2.2 pounds.

Pictured: Newly identified giant isopod species Bathynomus vaderi. The creature's species name is a reference to how its head looks like the helmet of the evil Darth Vader in the "Star Wars ...

Life Giant isopod named after Darth Vader is a delicacy in Vietnam A marine crustacean that looks like Darth Vader’s helmet has been recognised as a new species, but it could be under threat ...

The giant isopod has been named Bathynomus vaderi due to its resemblance to Darth Vader's iconic helmet from "Star Wars." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

If you want to find one of these giant isopods, you will need to take an excursion to the depths of the ocean. So next time you are flipping over logs and rocks, appreciate the isopod.

While we may be used to our terrestrial potato bug friends, it is important to note that there are aquatic isopods as well. The most impressive of which is the aptly named Giant Isopod. This ...