Researchers exploring the wares of fishers in Vietnam discovered a “supergiant” sea bug species whose resemblance to Darth Vader inspired its name.
"There is an urgent need to better understand our deep-sea biodiversity." Scientists make wild discovery while exploring deep ...
Though recently gaining the limelight as a superior alternative to lobster tail, a species of giant isopod is making ...
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.
vaderi’s body structure differed greatly from other Bathynomus specimens found in the South China Sea.Supergiant sea bugs, including B. vaderi, are members of the isopod family, characterized by ...