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From giant squid to enormous isopods, the ocean’s depths are filled with creatures that seem straight out of science fiction. This phenomenon, known as “deep-sea gigantism,” has puzzled ...

The giant isopod is served as food after being steamed, grilled, stir-fried or cooked with fried rice. Giant isopods sold at a seafood market in Hanoi in May 2024. PHOTO: NGUYEN THANH SON ...

B. vaderi is an isopod, a type of crustacean known for its segmented bodies and seven pairs of legs, which typically live in marine, freshwater and terrestrial environments. The creature was found ...

The largest specimen in the study weighed more than 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds) and measured 32.5 centimeters long (12.8 inches), making B. vaderi one of the world’s largest known isopods.

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

Surprisingly, these nightmare-inducing sea bugs are becoming a delicacy in Vietnam. Often compared to lobster, giant isopods like B. vaderi are highly sought after in local markets. The demand has ...

A NEW species of foot-long giant sea bug has been discovered in plain sight on sale at food markets. The critter has become a popular delicacy in Vietnam and is even being sold live in city restaur… ...

A NEW species of foot-long giant sea bug has been discovered in plain sight on sale at food markets. The critter has become a popular delicacy in Vietnam and is even being sold live in city restaur… ...

Pictured: Newly identified giant isopod species Bathynomus vaderi. The creature's species name is a reference to how its head looks like the helmet of the evil Darth Vader in the "Star Wars ...

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 ...