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 ...
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Researchers Identified a New 'Supergiant' Crustacean With 14 Legs—and They Named It After Darth VaderMove aside, lobster—a newly described giant isopod from Vietnam is now a seafood delicacy, and it has a cool name to go along ...
Though recently gaining the limelight as a superior alternative to lobster tail, a species of giant isopod is making ...
A new study published in the ZooKeys journal tells the story of Bathynomus vaderi, a new "supergiant" sea bug species found ...
Most isopods are incredibly small ... She noted that Bathynomus’ massive size may aid its survival in the ocean’s abyss or ...
Apart from the Darth Vader-like head, B vaderi has a pronounced depression in its hip bone and a distinctive bony ridge.
The species was given its name because its head looks like the helmet worn by Darth Vader in Star Wars. Read more at ...
Most isopods are incredibly small ... She noted that Bathynomus’ massive size may aid its survival in the ocean’s abyss or provide a competitive advantage over other scavengers.
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