Giant ‘Darth Vader’ sea bug discovered off the coast of Vietnam
2 days ago · Researchers newly identified a “supergiant” sea bug species off the coast of south-central Vietnam, but scientists worry about its vulnerability to overfishing.
A New Supergiant Sea Bug Was Just Discovered In Vietnam - All …
3 days ago · Scientists Discover A Supergiant Sea Bug In The South China Sea. In a recent study published in the journal ZooKeys, researchers examined giant isopods collected from Vietnamese restaurants and fishermen. Giant isopods belong to the genus Bathynomus and are commonly found in deep, cold waters. Ranging from 3.4 inches to more than 20 inches long ...
Massive new bug species found — and it’s so horrifying, it’s been …
3 days ago · Like all giant isopods, of which there are around 20 species, B. Vaderi is a carnivore and prefers feeding on crustaceans, fish, squid, and even whale carcasses.
This horrifyingly massive new sea bug that was just discovered is …
3 days ago · 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 ...
Scientists Name Alien-Looking ‘Supergiant’ Sea Bug After ... - Forbes
4 days ago · Bathynomus vaderi isn’t just a giant sea bug, it’s a “supergiant,” a designation reserved for the most jumbo of its kind. They can weigh over 2 pounds and reach over a foot in length.
The Dark Side of the ocean: New giant sea bug species named …
5 days ago · Giant isopods of the genus Bathynomus, which can reach more than 30 cm in length, are known as bọ biển or "sea bugs" in Vietnam. For the first time, one such species was described from ...
Giant 'Darth Vader' Bug Discovered in Deep Sea - Newsweek
5 days ago · A father from the dark side has lent his title to a giant creature from the deep sea, with scientists having named a "sea bug" Bathynomus vaderi. The bug—which belongs to a group that can reach ...
The Dark Side of the ocean: New giant sea bug | EurekAlert!
5 days ago · 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 ...
Massive 'Darth Vader' sea bug pulled from waters near Indonesia
Aug 18, 2020 · Giant marine bugs that gorge on alligator carcasses may sound unsettling, but massive isopods' much-smaller cousins are arguably even more terrifying.
Depths Star: New supergiant 'sea bug' resembles Darth Vader
4 days ago · More likely was it, though, the movements of this: a ‘supergiant’ isopod sea bug measuring more than 30cm length and with a head bearing an uncanny resemblance to one of science-fiction’s most iconic villains. A giant isopod of the genus Bathynomus, this particular new species, discovered and described – for the first time ...
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