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 …
Giant ‘Darth Vader’ sea bug discovered off the coast of Vietnam
1 day ago · The largest specimen in the study weighed more than 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds) and measured 32.5 centimeters long (12.8 inches), making B. vaderi one of the world’s largest …
Giant 'Darth Vader' Bug Discovered in Deep Sea - Newsweek
4 days ago · Pictured: Newly identified giant isopod species Bathynomus vaderi. The creature's species name is a reference to how its head looks like the helmet of the evil Darth Vader in the …
A New Supergiant Sea Bug Was Just Discovered In Vietnam - All …
3 days ago · 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 …
New species of giant sea bug named for Darth Vader - EarthSky
1 day 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 …
New supergiant 'Darth Vader' sea bug discovered in South China …
5 days ago · 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, …
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. …
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 …
Giant ‘Darth Vader’ sea bug discovered off the coast of Vietnam
2 days ago · The species of isopod is also found in the coastal waters of Vietnam, and this specimen weighs 2.6 kilograms (5.8 pounds). ... Giant ‘Darth Vader’ sea bug discovered off …
A giant sea bug named after Darth Vader is a local delicacy …
3 days ago · A team of scientists discovered a new species of giant isopod in the deep waters near Vietnam's Spratly Islands and named it Bathynomus vaderi, in honor of the iconic helmet …