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Bathynomus jamesi is another deep-sea giant isopod
This deep-sea giant isopod was brought to the surface with bottom trawls off the east coast of Australia, from the Sulu Sea, south of Hong Kong, Taiwan and from the island of Lubang, near Manila, Philippines.
Examination of all specimens revealed that the males (1125 - 2000 gr., TL 309 - 376 mm) were larger and heavier than the females (wet weight 495 - 1100 gr., TL 27 7- 318 mm ).
Bathynomus jamesi is the third Bathynomus species that shows strongly developed and posteriorly directed pleotelson spines in sexually mature individuals of both sexes.
Part of the study of the giant isopod was related to the pleotelson spines, which are strongly developed and directed backwards in mature individuals of both sexes.
The development of the pleotelson spines is an expression of the age and maturity of the specimens.
Etymology.
The species is named after Dr. James K. Lowry in recognition of his great contribution to the taxonomy of crustaceans.
This deep-sea giant isopod was brought to the surface with bottom trawls off the east coast of Australia, from the Sulu Sea, south of Hong Kong, Taiwan and from the island of Lubang, near Manila, Philippines.
Examination of all specimens revealed that the males (1125 - 2000 gr., TL 309 - 376 mm) were larger and heavier than the females (wet weight 495 - 1100 gr., TL 27 7- 318 mm ).
Bathynomus jamesi is the third Bathynomus species that shows strongly developed and posteriorly directed pleotelson spines in sexually mature individuals of both sexes.
Part of the study of the giant isopod was related to the pleotelson spines, which are strongly developed and directed backwards in mature individuals of both sexes.
The development of the pleotelson spines is an expression of the age and maturity of the specimens.
Etymology.
The species is named after Dr. James K. Lowry in recognition of his great contribution to the taxonomy of crustaceans.
