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 species of giant isopod. This "supergiant" crustacean reaches lengths of over ...

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 ...

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 ...

Though recently gaining the limelight as a superior alternative to lobster tail, a species of giant isopod is making ...

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 ...

A purchase at an urban Vietnamese fish market turned out to be a whole new species of giant isopod–with a bit of a dark side. The foot-long crustacean has been named Bathynomus vaderi and sports ...