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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 ...
The head of Bathynomus vaderi, a deep-sea crustacean found off the coast of Vietnam, resembles the helmet of "Star Wars" villain Darth Vader, according to researchers who newly identified the species.
Meet Bathynomus Vaderi, the Foot-Long Sea Bug Named After Darth Vader. Scientists noticed the head of a new species of giant isopod resembles a certain Star Wars villain. By CaLea Johnson | ...
Researchers exploring the wares of fishers in Vietnam discovered a “supergiant” sea bug species whose resemblance to Darth Vader inspired its name.
Deep-sea sea bugs, or the Bathynomus species, have been eaten regularly in Vietnam since 2017, according to the researchers, who published their findings in the science journal ZooKeys.
The giant sea bug was found on sale at Vietnamese markets, remaining undocumented until now. The Jerusalem Post. A giant sea bug named after Darth Vader is a local delicacy "better than lobster" ...
Like Star Wars' villainous Darth Vader, the newly described sea bug is pasty white and sports a head, the shape of which resembles the helmet of the Sith Lord's life-support armor.
Newly-discovered giant sea bug resembling Darth Vader isn't as scary as it looks. Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY. Thu, January 23, 2025 at 6:18 PM UTC. 3 min read.
The deep-sea critter, now called Bathynomus vaderi, got its name after researchers noticed its head shared a resemblance to the helmet worn by iconic “Star Wars” villain Darth Vader. Advertisement ...
Researchers said they named a newfound species "Bathynomus vaderi" because the supergiant sea bug's head resembles Darth Vader's helmet. SOURCE: Nguyen Thanh Son via CNN Newsource Updated: 9:54 AM ...