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

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

The creature belongs to a genus of giant isopods found in abundance in deep-sea waters. Referred to by the researchers as a "supergiant," the largest of the specimens weighed more than 2.2 pounds ...

Pictured: Newly identified giant isopod species Bathynomus vaderi ... In Star Wars, the evil Sith Lord is depicted wearing a life-support suit—including the helmet that resembles the newly ...

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

A new species of giant isopod, Bathynomus vaderi ... This discovery serves as a reminder of both the fragility and the richness of life beneath the waves, urging greater exploration and ...

Currently, there are only 11 known “supergiant” and nine “giant” Bathynomus species, with several awaiting formal description ...