Prehistoric times had no shortage of pretty scary creatures, but you need to look no further than this huge arthopod to find ...

The jumbo isopod has been named Bathynomus vaderi because its carapaced cranium resembles Darth Vader’s iconic helmet from ...

The discovery of Punk ferox and Emo vorticaudum is a reminder of how much remains to be learned about life’s evolutionary ...

Prof. Peter Ng examining giant isopods from a seafood market in Hanoi, October 2024. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by ...

Dr. Conni Sidabalok examining individuals of Bathynomus vaderi at Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum, Singapore.

The prehistoric creatures look to be sporting a punk hairstyle and emo bangs, and one of them seemingly moved like an ...

Learn about the wide-ranging Ecdysozoa group of animals and how scientists solved the curious case of their nervous systems' ...

Crabs are one of the oldest inhabitants on Earth and are a result of millions of years of evolution from different animals.

A certain group of animals have evolved crab-like features due to a process called carcinization that occurs throughout millions of years. But that does not mean you will be seeing a giraffe turning ...

A growing body of research suggests crabs, lobsters and other animals caught for seafood can feel pain. Scientists are pushing for legal protections to ensure they are treated humanely. Crabs are ...

A 555-million-year-old fossil found in South Australia provides crucial evidence for the Precambrian origins of Ecdysozoa, which encompasses insects, crustaceans, and nematodes. The discovery of ...