6 days ago · Newly-discovered giant sea bug resembling Darth Vader isn't as scary as it looks The creature belongs to a genus of giant isopods found in abundance in deep-sea waters, though the size of B ...

1 day ago · Bathynomus vaderi is a species of giant isopod found in the South China Sea off the coast of Vietnam near the Spratly Islands. The species is named after the Star Wars character Darth Vader because of its facial structure resembling the character's helmet. [2][3][4] The species was identified after researchers obtained numerous giant isopods from fishermen. Bathynomus vaderi can be up to 12.8 ...

Giant isopod (Bọ biển) – the scariest deep sea delicacy in Vietnam From the scary-looking isopod… Can’t picture how an alien-like creature tastes? Try the grilled giant isopod. Giant isopods, one of the scariest looking creatures from the ocean, take Vietnamese seafood to …

Jan 16, 2025 · In the markets of Vietnam, researchers have identified a new species of giant isopod that astonishingly mirrors one of pop culture’s most iconic villains: Darth Vader. Named Bathynomus vaderi in honor of the fictional character, this deep-sea creature stands out with bony shoulder ridges reminiscent of the Sith Lord’s helmet.

Jan 19, 2025 · Scientists have discovered a new species of sea bug off the coast of Vietnam and have named it after Darth Vader after noticing its resemblance to the iconic villain. The giant sea bugs, named...

Jan 14, 2025 · 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...

Jan 17, 2025 · 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 …

Jan 17, 2025 · Bathynomus vaderi, a newly discovered giant isopod in Vietnam, is now a popular delicacy and highlights the urgent need to study and sustainably manage deep-sea ecosystems.

Jan 14, 2025 · The discovery marks the first time a sea bug—or "bọ biển"—has been described from the waters around Vietnam; specifically near the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea.

Jan 14, 2025 · In a remarkable convergence of pop culture and marine science, researchers have discovered a new species of giant deep-sea isopod whose distinctive head shape bears an uncanny resemblance to one of cinema’s most iconic villains.