Giant ‘Darth Vader’ sea bug discovered off coast of Vietnam

Giant ‘Darth Vader’ sea bug discovered off the coast of Vietnam
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 creatures as a local delicacy.
Massive new bug species found — and it’s so horrifying, it’s been named after Darth Vader
The jumbo isopod has been named Bathynomus vaderi because its carapaced cranium resembles Darth Vader’s iconic helmet from “Star Wars, Livescience reported. This particular critter, which resides in super deep waters, is a supergiant, measuring 12.8 inches long and weighing 2.2 pounds — around the same mass as a guinea pig.
Giant isopod named 'Bathynomus vaderi' after Darth Vader
Discover Bathynomus vaderi, a newly identified giant isopod species from Vietnam’s deep seas, named after Darth Vader.
Meet Bathynomus Vaderi, the Foot-Long Sea Bug Named After Darth Vader
Giant isopods, which belong to the Bathynomus genus, can grow to be over 11 inches, but the biggest ones reach nearly 20 inches in length . Bathynomus vaderi' s size puts in the “supergiant” isopod category at 12.7 inches long and 2.2 pounds in weight.
Scientists Name Alien-Looking ‘Supergiant’ Sea Bug After Darth Vader
Giant ocean-dwelling isopods are on the menu in Vietnam. Scientists discovered a new species among specimens captured for the food market, and it's a doozy.
Giant 'Darth Vader' Bug Discovered in Deep Sea
The newly identified giant isopod has a head that looks eerily like the Sith Lord's iconic helmet from the "Star Wars" franchise.
'Supergiant' sea bug discovered in Vietnam looks like Star Wars villain
Bathynomus vaderi are considered a delicacy in Vietnam where they have become expensive additions to dishes with some customers even claiming they are tastier than lobsters
New deep-sea ‘Darth Vader’ bug species discovered on sale at FOOD MARKET…but they’re so delicious they may not last long
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 popular delicacy in Vietnam and is even being sold live in city
Massive ‘bug’ as big as a rabbit lives in darkness and is named after Darth Vader
A giant seabug which loves the dark side has been named after Star Wars ’ most famous Sith lord. Bathynomus vaderi is an isopod related to woodlice, capable of growing up to 32.5cm. Its size is comparable to a rabbit or even a young cat, weighing over 1kg.
This horrifyingly massive new sea bug that was just discovered is pure nightmare fuel
Researchers have discovered a new terrifying sea bug that can grow almost 13 inches long and weighs almost 2.2 pounds.
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