Crustaceans : Discovery News

'Supergiant' Crustaceans Found Near New Zealand

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Thu Feb 2, 2012 06:38 PM ET | 0

Measuring over 13 inches long, they were found in waters north of New Zealand. Read more

'Supergiant' Crustaceans Found Near New Zealand

See the World as a Shrimp Views It

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Fri Jan 27, 2012 11:14 AM ET | 0

A specialized camera allows people to see the world as reef-dwelling animals do. Read more

Electricity Sparks New Life Into Indonesia's Corals

Posted Mon Dec 26, 2011 09:06 AM ET | 0

A weak, harmless voltage run through metallic structures underwater is reviving near-dead reefs. Read more

First Superpredator Had Enormous Eyes on Stalks

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Wed Dec 7, 2011 02:26 PM ET | 0

The over 3-foot-long marine predator sat at the top of Earth's first food chain. Read more

First Superpredator Had Enormous Eyes on Stalks

Time to Move Deadliest Catch to Antarctica?

Posted by Tim Wall Sun Sep 11, 2011 11:05 AM ET | 0

King crabs are invading Antarctic waters and eating their way through the local menu. Read more

Time to Move Deadliest Catch to Antarctica?

Male Shrimp Woos and Scares With Rap

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Fri Sep 9, 2011 10:23 AM ET | 0

Mantis shrimp have their own unique voices, with males teaming up in groups of three to either attract females or frighten off enemies. Read more

Giant Lobster on Exhibit in Coney Island

Posted Fri Aug 19, 2011 11:14 AM ET | 0

The 18-pound lobster could be as old as 75 years old. Read more

Where Can You Find Every Species on the Planet? (Sharks Included)

Posted by Amy Enchelmeyer Fri Aug 5, 2011 02:59 PM ET | 0

Because there's more to life than Shark Week... Read more

Over 1000 New Species Found in New Guinea

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Mon Jun 27, 2011 03:55 PM ET | 0

The new animals include 580 invertebrates, 134 amphibians, two birds, 71 fish , 43 reptiles and 12 mammals. Read more

Over 1000 New Species Found in New Guinea

Animal Mating Tips Revealed

Posted by Tim Wall Wed May 25, 2011 06:55 PM ET | 0

Variety is the spice of life and animals know it pays to be flexible. Read more

420 Whale Sharks Swarm Mexican Coastline

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Wed May 25, 2011 05:43 PM ET | 0

The discovery counters the widely held belief that whale sharks, which can weigh more than 79,000 pounds, are solitary animals. Read more

California (Sea) Stars Can't Find Love

Posted by Tim Wall Thu Mar 17, 2011 04:13 AM ET | 0

Pollution is causing a significant barrier to sea star breeding off the coast of California - more so than the varied marine topography along the rest of the western United States. Read more

'Walking Cactus' Fossil Reveals Body Armor Evolution

Posted Fri Feb 25, 2011 10:18 AM ET | 0

The creature appears to have been the first of its kind to stride on bendable, hard-covered legs. Read more

Tiny Flea Has More Genes Than You

Posted Thu Feb 3, 2011 03:05 PM ET | 0

This tiny crustacean has 31,000 genes -- more than any other creature. Read more

New Giant Crayfish Found Under Tenn. Rock

Posted Thu Jan 20, 2011 10:35 AM ET | 0

The newly found crayfish is about twice as big as its peers and was found in a well-explored creek. Read more

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