IN A NUTSHELL 🐙 Researchers have discovered that the Alicella gigantea, a supergiant crustacean, may inhabit 59 percent of the world’s ocean floor. 🔍 Historically considered rare due to infrequent sightings, this species’ scarcity is now attributed to observation bias and limited deep-sea exploration. 🌊 The harsh conditions of the ocean’s abyssal and hadal zones … Continue reading “They’re Hiding Everywhere Down There”: Scientists Say 60% of Ocean Floor May Be Home to Rare Supergiant Crustaceans