The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has approved a recovery plan for the Hay’s Spring amphipod, a groundwater-dwelling crustacean found in D.C's Rock Creek.

First described in 1899, very little is known about this “supergiant amphipod”, but they’re known to inhabit depths of 3,890 to 8,931 meters (12,762 to 29,302 feet).

Amphipods are tiny invertebrates that can appear in both saltwater and freshwater, according to Britannica, and they are an important food for a variety of fish, birds, marine mammals and other ...

Some of the strangest eyes on the planet belong to Phronima amphipods, a group of crustaceans whose heads are covered by two distinct pairs of eyes. Karen Osborn, Smithsonian Institution. Vision ...

Before the discovery of Melita panda, there were 63 known species of Melita amphipods, with 16 of those found in Japan. Melita panda was found in intertidal waters in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan.

Invasive amphipod species have emerged as a significant ecological concern in freshwater environments worldwide. These organisms, typified by species such as Dikerogammarus villosus, are capable ...

A bizarre new predator has been discovered lurking 26,000 feet below the ocean's surface and has been named after its pitch-black home. The new crustacean was discovered deep in the Atacama Trench ...

Researchers discovered Dulcibella camanchaca, a new predatory amphipod in the Atacama Trench, unveiling secrets of deep-sea life at 7,902 metres. Wednesday, Jul 09, 2025. New Delhi o C.

A new species of amphipod with a unique panda pattern was found in the intertidal zone of the Japanese coast. The discovery of the Melita panda highlights the importance of studying species ...