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 ...

Animal biotechnology is a branch of biotechnology in which molecular biology techniques are used to genetically engineer (i.e. modify the genome of) animals in order to improve their suitability ...

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 ...

A newly identified species of deep-sea isopod has been discovered off the coast of Vietnam, earning its name, Bathynomus ...

Most isopods are incredibly small ... vaderi are bottom dwellers that feed on dead animals, recycling nutrients as part of the deep-sea food chain, Sidabalok said. She noted that Bathynomus ...

Most isopods are incredibly small ... vaderi are bottom dwellers that feed on dead animals, recycling nutrients as part of the deep-sea food chain, Sidabalok said. She noted that Bathynomus’ massive ...

Unique creatures, odd animals and new species are discovered ... These “supergiant” isopods are found near the Spratly Islands and have become a delicacy in Southeast Asia.

These animals have been commercially fished by trawlers operating ... In March 2022, staff from Hanoi University purchased four giant isopod individuals from Quy Nhơn City and sent two of them to ...