Giant isopods (daiogusokumushi in Japanese) are passionately loved by some people now in Japan. They found the creatures mysterious and cute. A giant isopod in Toba Aquarium has eaten no food for over 4 years. This giant isopod doll is close to the real ones in shape. The doll has cute round eyes and is very soft and comfortable to the touch. Name: giant isopod Scientific name: Bathynomus giganteus Group: in the same group as woodlouses and sea slaters Nickname: Gusoku-tan Home: at 200-1000m deep sea around the Gulf of Mexico and the western Atlantic Most attractive feature: long and narrow eyes Specialty: Fasting - Shipped out directly from Japan @ |