Researchers exploring the wares of fishers in Vietnam discovered a “supergiant” sea bug species whose resemblance to Darth ...
In Vietnam, a newly described giant isopod has become something of a seafood delicacy. It was named Bathynomus vaderi, in […] The post A New Crustacean With 14 Legs Has Been Named After Darth Vader ...
A new study published in the ZooKeys journal tells the story of Bathynomus vaderi, a new "supergiant" sea bug species found ...
Discover Bathynomus vaderi, a newly identified giant isopod species from Vietnam’s deep seas, named after Darth Vader.
The species was given its name because its head looks like the helmet worn by Darth Vader in Star Wars. Read more at ...
"That a species as large as this could have stayed hidden for so long reminds us just how much work we still need to do to ...
Most isopods are incredibly small, some as tiny as micrometers, while others can grow larger than 3 feet, according to the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration. Despite the size disparity ...
Most isopods are incredibly small, typically measuring less than 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) in length. This disparity in size makes the discovery of such a huge specimen particularly remarkable ...