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

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

In recent years, the deep-sea giant isopod has also become a seafood delicacy in Vietnam, where it was discovered ...

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 ...

Scientists have newly identified a “supergiant” sea bug species after purchasing crustaceans from fishermen and restaurants in Vietnam to study the growing ... worn by iconic “Star Wars” villain Darth ...

Researchers exploring the wares of fishers in Vietnam have discovered a “supergiant ... a resemblance to the iconic helmet worn by Darth Vader in "Star Wars," the creature was named Bathynomus ...

A large crustacean that lives in the sea off Vietnam has been designated as a new species and named after Darth Vader. Bathynomus vaderi is a kind of isopod, a group that also includes woodlice.

vaderi exists beyond Vietnam’s coastal waters in other parts ... to the helmet worn by iconic “Star Wars” villain Darth Vader. The scientists officially described the newfound species ...