Giant ‘Darth Vader’ sea bug discovered off the coast of Vietnam
Jan 18, 2025 · The head of Bathynomus vaderi, a deep-sea crustacean found off the coast of Vietnam, resembles the helmet of "Star Wars" villain Darth Vader, according to researchers who newly identified the species.
Giant sea bug named for Darth Vader found off coast in Vietnam: …
5 days ago · Newly-discovered giant sea bug resembling Darth Vader isn't as scary as it looks The creature belongs to a genus of giant isopods found in abundance in deep-sea waters, though the size of B ...
Researchers Identified a New 'Supergiant' Crustacean With 14 …
1 day 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 ...
"Supergiant" sea bug named after Darth Vader found in South China Sea ...
Jan 21, 2025 · Researchers studying crustaceans in Vietnam have identified a new "supergiant" sea bug species that bears a surprising resemblance to a classic movie villain. ... after "Star Wars" villain Darth ...
A New Supergiant Sea Bug Was Just Discovered In Vietnam - All …
Jan 16, 2025 · In the markets of Vietnam, researchers have identified a new species of giant isopod that astonishingly mirrors one of pop culture’s most iconic villains: Darth Vader. Named Bathynomus vaderi in honor of the fictional character, this deep-sea creature stands out with bony shoulder ridges reminiscent of the Sith Lord’s helmet.
New species of giant sea bug named for Darth Vader - EarthSky
Jan 18, 2025 · A team of scientists has discovered a new species of giant sea bug – in a sea far, far away, off the coast of Vietnam – and named it for Darth Vader of the Star Wars franchise. Yep, the head ...
Giant ‘Darth Vader’ sea bug discovered off the coast of Vietnam
Jan 19, 2025 · 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...
Giant ‘Darth Vader’ sea bug discovered off the coast of Vietnam
Jan 17, 2025 · 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 ...
Giant 'Darth Vader' Bug Discovered in Deep Sea - Newsweek
Jan 14, 2025 · The discovery marks the first time a sea bug—or "bọ biển"—has been described from the waters around Vietnam; specifically near the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea.
Giant 'Darth Vader' sea bug discovered off the coast of Vietnam
Jan 18, 2025 · 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 ...
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