Giant Antarctic Isopod
Glyptonotus antarcticus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–580 m
- Max size: 9 cm
A giant isopod of Antarctic seas, this armoured crustacean grows to around nine centimetres and roams freely from the shoreline down to about 580 metres. Bryozoans often settle on its back, and the bigger individuals carry the richest growth of these hitchhiking colonies.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Isopoda › Chaetiliidae › Glyptonotus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 174803.
FAQ
- How deep does the Giant Antarctic Isopod live?
- The Giant Antarctic Isopod (Glyptonotus antarcticus) is typically found at 0–580 m.
- How big does the Giant Antarctic Isopod get?
- The Giant Antarctic Isopod grows to about 9 cm.