Jan 18, 2025 · The head of Bathynomus vaderi, a deep-sea crustacean found off the coast of Vietnam, resembles the helmet of "Star Wars" villain Darth Vader, according to researchers …

Jan 16, 2025 · In the markets of Vietnam, researchers have identified a new species of giant isopod that astonishingly mirrors one of pop culture’s most iconic villains: Darth Vader. Named …

2 days ago · Bathynomus vaderi is a species of giant isopod found in the South China Sea off the coast of Vietnam near the Spratly Islands.The species is named after the Star Wars character …

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 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 …

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 …

3 days ago · Researchers Identified a New ‘Supergiant’ Crustacean With 14 Legs—and They Named It After Darth Vader. In recent years, the deep-sea giant isopod has also become a …

Jan 14, 2025 · The discovery marks the first time a sea bug—or "bọ biển"—has been described from the waters around Vietnam; specifically near the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea.

Jan 17, 2025 · Giant isopods of the genus Bathynomus, which can grow over 30 cm in length, are commonly known in Vietnam as bọ biển, or “sea bugs.” For the first time, a species from this …

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 …