Discover Bathynomus vaderi, a newly identified giant isopod species from Vietnam’s deep seas, named after Darth Vader.

Researchers exploring the wares of fishers in Vietnam discovered a “supergiant” sea bug species whose resemblance to Darth ...

A marine crustacean that looks like Darth Vader’s helmet has been recognised as a new species, but it could be under threat ...

It’s essentially a souped-up ... isopods; however, the researchers feel additional research will show that this plus-size pill bug inhabits other parts of the South China Sea as well. Like all ...

reaching up to 12.8 inches (325 mm) in length and weighing over 2.2 pounds. The discovery marks the first time a giant isopod species has been formally identified in Vietnamese waters. Isopods ...