Part of what has helped Star Wars become such a dominating force in pop culture is its branding and merchandising, allowing ...

In recent years, the deep-sea giant isopod has also become a seafood delicacy in Vietnam, where it was discovered ...

Scientists have discovered a new species of 'supergiant' sea bug in Vietnam, named Bathynomus vaderi due to its resemblance ...

Apart from the Darth Vader-like head, B vaderi has a pronounced depression in its hip bone and a distinctive bony ridge.

A new study published in the ZooKeys journal tells the story of Bathynomus vaderi, a new "supergiant" sea bug species found ...

Researchers studying crustaceans in Vietnam have identified a new "supergiant" sea bug species that bears a surprising ...

Scientists have newly identified a “supergiant” sea bug species after purchasing crustaceans from fishermen and restaurants ...

A species of giant isopod, Bathynomus vaderi, has been named following its harvesting in the waters off Vietnam. According to ...

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 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 ...

Ng PKL, Sidabalok CM, Nguyen TS (2025) ZooKeys In Vietnam, a new species of sea bug, Bathynomus vaderi, was discovered in markets and restaurants, known for its resemblance to Darth Vader’s helmet.