Giant ‘Darth Vader’ sea bug discovered off the coast of Vietnam
21 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. Advertisement
‘Darth Vader’ of the sea: Giant sea bug found off Vietnam coast
11 hours ago · The species was given its name because its head looks like the helmet worn by Darth Vader in Star Wars. ... Researchers named the supergiant sea bug B. vaderi because of the striking resemblance ...
A New Supergiant Sea Bug Was Just Discovered In Vietnam - All …
4 days ago · “The species [is] named after the most famous Sith Lord in the Star Wars movie series, Darth Vader, whose helmet resembles the head of the new Bathynomus species,” the researchers wrote in their study.. Uncovering The Secrets Of ‘Bathynomus Vaderi’ The new species is similar to other giant isopods, but its primary differences lie …
Giant 'Darth Vader' sea bug discovered off the coast of Vietnam
2 days 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. The scientists officially described the new-found species on Tuesday in the journal ZooKeys, confirming that some elements of B. vaderi's body structure differed ...
New ‘Darth Vader’ sea bug named after popularity rises in Vietnam
1 day ago · A species of giant isopod, Bathynomus vaderi, has been named following its harvesting in the waters off Vietnam. According to scientists who wrote about the giant crustacean in the journal ZooKeys, it can grow to at least 12 inches long. Locals have hailed the giant sea bugs as a delicacy, with some claiming they rival the taste of lobster.
New species of giant sea bug named for Darth Vader - EarthSky
2 days ago · The head of the newly discovered giant sea bug species Bathynomus vaderi.It looks like Darth Vader’s helmet and mask, hence its name. Image by Nguyen Thanh Son/ Pensoft Publishers. A few days ...
Giant ‘Darth Vader’ sea bug discovered off the coast of Vietnam
2 days 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 ...
Scientists Name Alien-Looking ‘Supergiant’ Sea Bug After Darth Vader
5 days ago · The head of Bathynomus vaderi resembles the helmet worn by Darth Vader from Star Wars. Nothing epitomizes the mysteries and wonders of ocean life quite like a giant sea bug. Imagine a pale roly ...
New supergiant 'Darth Vader' sea bug discovered in South China Sea …
6 days ago · The giant isopod has been named Bathynomus vaderi due to its resemblance to Darth Vader's iconic helmet from "Star Wars." ... The local demand has turned these sea bugs into an expensive staple of ...
Check out this huge 'Darth Vader' bug - BBC
3 days ago · A new giant sea bug species has been discovered in Vietnam in south-east Asia. The huge creature is thought to live deep underwater and can grow more than 30cm in length.
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