Jan 14, 2025 · Scientists have discovered a never-before-seen giant sea bug after studying samples purchased from fishers in Vietnam. Bathynomus vaderi belongs to the genus …

Jan 27, 2025 · A team of scientists named the crustacean for the dark depths of the ocean it inhabits, as well as its head, which shares a similar shape with the Star Wars character’s …

The species is named after the Star Wars character Darth Vader because of its facial structure resembling the character's helmet. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] The species was identified after researchers …

Jan 14, 2025 · The foot-long crustacean has been named Bathynomus vaderi and sports a head that resembles the iconic helmet of Darth Vader from the Star Wars.

Jan 17, 2025 · Scientists have newly identified a "supergiant" sea bug species after purchasing crustaceans from fishermen and restaurants in Vietnam to study the growing popularity of the …

Jan 21, 2025 · Researchers studying crustaceans in Vietnam have identified a new "supergiant" sea bug species that bears a surprising resemblance to a classic movie villain.

Jan 27, 2025 · Say hello to Bathynomus vaderi, a crustacean so cool it’s named after none other than Darth Vader himself. This newly identified species of deep-sea isopod boasts a hard …

Jan 14, 2025 · A large crustacean that lives in the sea off Vietnam has been designated as a new species and named after Darth Vader. Bathynomus vaderi is a kind of isopod, a group that …

Jan 21, 2025 · Scientists have discovered a new creature in Vietnam which is so terrifying, that it's being compared to Darth Vader. A giant isopod species of the genus Bathynomus, which can …

Jan 20, 2025 · What’s new: From the seafood markets of Vietnam, researchers have identified a species of giant crustacean or “sea bug” that’s new to science. They’ve named it Bathynomus …