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.
Giant ‘Darth Vader’ sea bug discovered off the coast of Vietnam
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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.
Scientists Discover Bizarre “Darth Vader” Sea Creature
2 days 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 ...
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.
Giant isopod named after Darth Vader is a delicacy in Vietnam
5 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.
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 ...
Deep-Sea ‘Darth Vader’ Bug Becomes Vietnam’s Latest Seafood …
5 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 …
‘Darth Vader’ sea bug found off Vietnam coast - CTV News
2 days ago · Giant ‘Darth Vader’ sea bug discovered off the coast of Vietnam Parts of Canada gear up for frigid temperatures, heavy snow into the weekend Canada braces for a polar vortex as winter weather ...
Giant 'Darth Vader' Bug Discovered in Deep Sea - Newsweek
5 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 ...
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