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New species of “supergiant” Bathynomus isopod discovered at Taiwan fishing port and caught near Paracel Islands in the South China Sea.

Bathynomus isopods are divided into two size-based groups, researchers said. Giant species are 5.9 inches or shorter, while supergiants are anything greater than 6.7 inches long.

Bathynomus paracelensis is a new supergiant Bathynomus species, measuring almost 9 inches long, the study said. Discover more new species Thousands of new species are found each year.

Bathynomus isopods are divided into two size-based groups, researchers said. Giant species are 5.9 inches or shorter, while supergiants are anything greater than 6.7 inches long.

Bathynomus isopods are divided into two size-based groups, researchers said. Giant species are 5.9 inches or shorter, while supergiants are anything greater than 6.7 inches long.

New species of “supergiant” Bathynomus isopod discovered at Taiwan fishing port and caught near Paracel Islands in the South China Sea.

Bathynomus isopods are divided into two size-based groups, researchers said. Giant species are 5.9 inches or shorter, while supergiants are anything greater than 6.7 inches long.

Bathynomus isopods are divided into two size-based groups, researchers said. Giant species are 5.9 inches or shorter, while supergiants are anything greater than 6.7 inches long.