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.

Jan 21, 2025 · Researchers said the crustacean's head resembled Vader's iconic helmet. The new species also has a segment at the back of its legs that narrows at the end and curves slightly backward.

Move aside, lobster—a newly described giant isopod from Vietnam is now a seafood delicacy, and it has a cool name to go along with this status: Bathynomus vaderi, in homage to Darth Vader. A ...

A newly identified “supergiant” sea bug species came to the attention of scientists after taking off as a local delicacy in Vietnam, reports CNN. Named Bathynomus vaderi for its distinct head shape, reminiscent of Star Wars villain Darth Vader, the deep-sea creature was officially described in the journal ZooKeys on Tuesday.. Bathynomus are a type of supergiant isopods in the crustacean ...

Jan 14, 2025 · The foot-long crustacean has been named Bathynomus vaderi and sports a head that resembles the iconic helmet of Darth Vader from the Star Wars.

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 20, 2025 · What’s new: From the seafood markets of Vietnam, researchers have identified a species of giant crustacean or “sea bug” that’s new to science. They’ve named it Bathynomus vaderi, for its distinctly shaped head reminiscent of the helmet of Star Wars villain Darth Vader, according to a recently published study. What the study says:

Jan 21, 2025 · The species was officially named Bathynomus vaderi, after "Star Wars" villain Darth Vader. Researchers said the crustacean's head resembled Vader's iconic helmet.

Jan 14, 2025 · The giant isopod has been named Bathynomus vaderi due to its resemblance to Darth Vader's iconic helmet from "Star Wars." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Jan 19, 2025 · Scientists have newly identified a “supergiant” sea bug species after purchasing crustaceans from fishermen and restaurants in Vietnam to study the growing popularity of the creatures as a...