Articles for tag: Alicella gigantea, deep-sea amphipods, genetic analysis, Marine Biodiversity, ocean exploration

Alicella gigantea (Crustacea: Amphipoda: Alicellidae)

Rare Giant Shrimp Found to Be More Widespread Than Previously Thought

April Joy Jovita

A recent study has revealed that Alicella gigantea, a rarely sighted giant amphipod, is far more widespread than previously believed. Researchers from the University of Western Australia compiled data from multiple expeditions and genetic analyses, demonstrating that this deep-sea crustacean inhabits more than half of the world’s oceans. These findings challenge prior assumptions about the ...