New invasive crustacean species were recently discovered along Mediterranean coasts, putting officials on alert to quickly ...

Nearly one in four freshwater species is at risk of extinction, according to the latest Red List analysis from the ...

Looking to add some diversity to your fish tank? Turn your attention to freshwater crustaceans. Not only are these ...

But how much do we really know about the lives of these crustaceans? Despite their intriguing looks and substantial size, relatively little is known about giant isopods. We know where they live and ...

Freshwater environments cover about 1% of Earth's surface while accounting for more than 10% of known species. Like many ...

Nearly a quarter of freshwater animal species, from fish to dragonflies,face high risk of extinction worldwide, scientists have warned. The rise of chemical and sewage pollution, over-extraction ...

Biological immortality is exceptionally rare. Despite numerous memes that suggest lobsters can live forever, these crustaceans are bound to a mortal existence, just like us. Discover how long lobsters ...

Scientists discover a rare parasitic crustacean in Taiwan's black corals, revealing surprising marine survival strategies.

The colorful crustaceans are so valuable that there have even been international smuggling attempts of its larvae. Commercially-bred pearl lobsters sell for about $50 per kilogram, while wild ...

Defined like this, experiments suggest crustaceans do feel pain, Dr Birch explains in his article "Crabs and lobsters deserve protection from being cooked alive". In a series of experiments at ...

Like these. They're crustaceans called amphipods. And some individuals can grow up to 30 centimeters long, or about the size of an American football. Now, like lobsters, these animals have hard ...