3 days ago · Researchers Identified a New ‘Supergiant’ Crustacean With 14 Legs—and They Named It After Darth Vader. In recent years, the deep-sea giant isopod has also become a …

2 days 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 …

3 days ago · Scientists have recognized a “supergiant” crustacean as a new species that lives in the deep waters off Southeast Asia and named it after infamous Star Wars villain Darth Vader. …

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 …

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 …

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 22, 2025 · Deep beneath the waters of the South China Sea, scientists have discovered a fascinating new species of crustacean that seems to channel the ‘dark side of the Force.’ This …

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 …

Jan 18, 2025 · 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 …

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 …