New species alert: Scientists discover giant deep-sea isopod family in Gulf of Mexico - USA TODAY

A new yellow isopod was discovered in the Gulf of Mexico by a group of researchers. The species has been identified as Bathonymus yucatanensis.

About 1 million species of animals live in the ocean. They should make room for one more: a nearly foot-long yellow isopod that thrives at the bottom of the sea. Identified as Bathonymus yucatanensi… [+2646 chars]

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