4 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 seafood delicacy in ...

1 day ago · The first movie was in 1977, in my youth, and it was cool,” study co-author Peter Ng, a carcinologist, or crustacean researcher, at the National University of Singapore, tells New Scientist’s ...

3 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 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.

Jan 22, 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 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 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 21, 2025 · Its menacing face and its resemblance to the unnerving mask of Darth Vader gave the crustacean its name. Bathynomus are deep-sea sea bugs that have been eaten in Vietnam for the better part of a ...

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 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 are...