Giant sea bug named for Darth Vader found off coast in Vietnam: …
9 hours 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. Referred to by the ...
Giant isopod named 'Bathynomus vaderi' after Darth Vader
6 days ago · At the first encounter, this unique species from Vietnamese waters was given the name Bathynomus vaderi, in homage to the visually striking helmet of Star Wars’ very own Sith Lord, Darth Vader. These colossal isopods, dubbed as the “supergiants,” can measure up to an impressive 32.5 cm (12.8 inches) in length and weigh over a kilogram (2. ...
Giant 'Darth Vader' Bug Discovered in Deep Sea - Newsweek
Jan 14, 2025 · According to the researchers, the discovery of a new giant isopod off the Vietnamese coast reveals just how little we know about the denizens of the deep sea.
A New Supergiant Sea Bug Was Just Discovered In Vietnam - All …
Jan 16, 2025 · 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, these carnivorous sea creatures are known to be harmless to humans and are a popular food item in markets in Southeast Asia. ... Darth Vader, whose helmet resembles the head of …
Giant isopod named after Darth Vader is a delicacy in Vietnam
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 woodlice ...
New species of giant sea bug named for Darth Vader - EarthSky
6 days ago · Giant isopods can reach more than 11.8 inches (30 cm) in length and weigh more than 2.2 pounds (1 kg). ... They have finally named the new creature Bathynomus vaderi, in honor of Darth Vader.
Giant ‘Darth Vader’ sea bug discovered off the coast of Vietnam
6 days ago · 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
6 days ago · The team realized they belonged to a species of giant isopod that had yet to be identified. Giant isopods, which belong to the Bathynomus genus, can grow to be over 11 inches, but the biggest ones ...
Depths Star: New supergiant 'sea bug' resembles Darth Vader
Jan 15, 2025 · A giant isopod of the genus Bathynomus, this particular new species, discovered and described – for the first time – from Vietnamese waters, has consequently, been given the name vaderi, so inspired by the appearance of its head; one that – according to the team responsible for its discovery – closely resembles the distinctive look of ...
New supergiant 'Darth Vader' sea bug discovered in South China …
Jan 14, 2025 · Scientists have discovered a never-before-seen giant sea bug after studying samples purchased from fishers in Vietnam. Bathynomus vaderi belongs to the genus Bathynomus — giant isopods that...