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

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 ...

Discover Bathynomus vaderi, a newly identified giant isopod species from Vietnam’s deep seas, named after Darth Vader.

Deep beneath the waves of the South China Sea, a fascinating creature has surfaced—Bathynomus vaderi, a newly discovered ...

Giant isopods, which belong to the Bathynomus genus, can grow to be over 11 inches, but the biggest ones reach nearly 20 ...

A marine crustacean that looks like Darth Vader’s helmet has been recognised as a new species, but it could be under threat ...

Some establishments and restaurants in Vietnam advertise the sale of giant isopods, referred to as "marine insects" or "sea bugs," on social media, including instructions on how to cook them and ...

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

Pictured: Newly identified giant isopod species Bathynomus vaderi ... vaderi as we increasingly look to exploit the deep sea for food and other resources like oil, gas and minerals.

But due to the scarcity of food, animals often have to be patient and wait for long periods to get what they need. This could mean waiting for years. Their metabolism is incredibly slow - a giant ...