Researchers studying crustaceans in Vietnam have identified a new "supergiant" sea bug species that bears a surprising ...

A purchase at an urban Vietnamese fish market turned out to be a whole new species of giant isopod –with a bit of a dark side ...

Scientists have discovered a new species of crustacean after examining samples purchased from Vietnamese fishermen. Because ...

A new study published in the ZooKeys journal tells the story of Bathynomus vaderi, a new "supergiant" sea bug species found ...

From the seafood markets of Vietnam, researchers have identified a species of giant crustacean or “sea bug” that’s new to ...

Researchers newly identified a “supergiant” sea bug species off the coast of south-central Vietnam, but scientists worry ...

The giant isopod has been named Bathynomus vaderi due to its resemblance to Darth Vader's iconic helmet from "Star Wars." ...

A NEW species of foot-long giant sea bug has been discovered in plain sight on sale at food markets. The critter has become a ...

Giant ocean-dwelling isopods are on the menu in Vietnam. Scientists discovered a new species among specimens captured for the ...

The jumbo isopod has been named Bathynomus vaderi because its carapaced cranium resembles Darth Vader’s iconic helmet from ...

Scientists have newly identified a “supergiant” sea bug species after purchasing crustaceans from fishermen ... by iconic “Star Wars” villain Darth Vader. The scientists officially ...

The species was given its name because its head looks like the helmet worn by Darth Vader in Star Wars. Read more at ...