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 ...

Since 2017, these giant isopods have become prized delicacies in Vietnam, where they’re known as “bọ biển” or “sea bugs.” High-end restaurants keep them alive in chilled tanks ...

A marine crustacean that looks like Darth Vader’s helmet has been recognised as a new species, but it could be under threat ...

It looks like it came from a galaxy far, far away — and should have stayed there. Southeast Asian scientists sent people’s skin crawling after discovering a sea bug off Vietnam that’s so ...

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 ...

In recent years, the deep-sea giant isopod has also become a seafood delicacy in Vietnam, where it was discovered Margherita Bassi Daily Correspondent The head of Bathynomus vaderi, a newly ...

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 ...

The giant isopod's meat is said to be even more delicious ... where it is now common to see them sold live from tanks. Some outlets and restaurants even advertise the sale of these “sea bugs ...

The giant isopod has been named Bathynomus vaderi due to its resemblance to Darth Vader's iconic helmet from "Star Wars." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Giant isopods like Bathynomus vaderi have become ... and Đà Nẵng City keep up to 30 individuals in their chilled water tanks for customers to buy. “It is also common to see advertisements ...