In Vietnam, a newly described giant isopod has become something of a seafood delicacy. It was named Bathynomus vaderi, in […] The post A New Crustacean With 14 Legs Has Been Named After Darth Vader ...

Researchers exploring the wares of fishers in Vietnam discovered a “supergiant” sea bug species whose resemblance to Darth ...

A new study published in the ZooKeys journal tells the story of Bathynomus vaderi, a new "supergiant" sea bug species found ...

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, typically measuring less than 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) in length. This disparity in size makes the discovery of such a huge specimen particularly remarkable ...

Most isopods are incredibly small, typically measuring less than 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) in length. This disparity in size makes the discovery of such a huge specimen particularly remarkable, said Dr ...

(CNN) — Scientists have newly identified a “supergiant” sea bug species after purchasing crustaceans from fishermen and restaurants in Vietnam to study the growing popularity of the ...

This is a supergiant isopod of the genus Bathynomus. This captivating creature, remarkable for its size and uncanny resemblance to a certain infamous helmet, is stirring up excitement in both ...

Recently, scientists identified a new species of these giant isopods and named it after the Star Wars villain, Darth Vader. Popular Science reports that the scientists from Hanoi University teamed ...

The new species is similar to other giant isopods, but its primary differences lie in its body shape, size, and habitat. Researchers found that B. vaderi has notable dips in its hip bones and a unique ...