Giant ‘Darth Vader’ sea bug discovered off the coast of Vietnam
19 hours ago · 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.
Giant isopod named 'Bathynomus vaderi' after Darth Vader
1 day 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. ...
Scientists Discover Bizarre “Darth Vader” Sea Creature
1 day ago · The species name vaderi was inspired by the shape of its head, which closely resembles the iconic helmet of Darth Vader, the legendary Sith Lord from Star Wars. Bathynomus vaderi is part of the “supergiant” group of isopods, reaching up to 32.5 cm in length and weighing more than a kilogram. Currently, this species has been found only near ...
Giant ‘Darth Vader’ sea bug discovered off the coast of Vietnam
1 day ago · 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 ...
‘Darth Vader’ sea bug found off Vietnam coast - CTV News
21 hours ago · Researchers said they named a newfound species "Bathynomus vaderi" because the supergiant sea bug's head resembles Darth Vader's helmet. (Nguyen Thanh Son via CNN Newsource)
Giant 'Darth Vader' Bug Discovered in Deep Sea - Newsweek
4 days ago · The bug—which belongs to a group that can reach nearly 13 inches in length and a weight of 2.2 lbs—was studied by an international team from Indonesia, Singapore and Vietnam. Like Star Wars ...
Giant isopod named after Darth Vader is a delicacy in Vietnam
4 days ago · 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.
The Dark Side of the ocean: New giant sea bug species named after Darth …
4 days ago · Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) A new giant isopod species, Bathynomus vaderi, has been identified in Vietnamese waters, named for its head's resemblance to Darth Vader's helmet.
Deep-Sea ‘Darth Vader’ Bug Becomes Vietnam’s Latest Seafood …
4 days ago · Named Bathynomus vaderi after the Star Wars character Darth Vader, ... Their emergence in Vietnam’s seafood markets has provided scientists with unexpected opportunities for study, while simultaneously raising questions about the …
The Dark Side of the ocean: New giant sea bug | EurekAlert!
4 days ago · A newly discovered giant isopod has been named after Darth Vader of Star Wars, inspired by his iconic and distinctive helmet. The 32.5 cm-long sea bug, known as a "supergiant" was found off the ...
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