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

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

vaderi, are members of the isopod family, characterized by their ... recycling nutrients as part of the deep-sea food chain, Sidabalok said.She noted that Bathynomus’ massive size may aid ...