Recent research has led to the discovery and description of several new species, particularly among isopods, amphipods, and shrimp, highlighting the rich and often unexplored biodiversity of deep ...

Gnathiid isopods are small, temporary parasites that primarily affect coral reef fishes. These ectoparasites play a significant role in the dynamics of coral reef ecosystems, influencing both the ...

The researchers also showed that sea creatures can be picky eaters: Crustaceans called amphipods selectively consumed diseased eelgrass, while the isopods and snails prefer to nosh on pristine ...