A newly discovered giant isopod has been named after Darth Vader of Star Wars, inspired by his iconic and distinctive helmet. The 32.5 cm-long sea bug, known as a 'supergiant' was found off the coast ...

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 ...

In recent years, the deep-sea giant isopod has also become a seafood delicacy in Vietnam, where it was discovered ...

Researchers exploring the wares of fishers in Vietnam discovered a “supergiant” sea bug species whose resemblance to Darth ...

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

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

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

The new species has been named Bathynomus vaderi, as its head resembles the distinctive helmet of Darth Vader from “Star Wars ...

Though recently gaining the limelight as a superior alternative to lobster tail, a species of giant isopod is making ...

Apart from the Darth Vader-like head, B vaderi has a pronounced depression in its hip bone and a distinctive bony ridge.

Isopod crab trap diy isopod hour. Catching isopods in trap.

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