a new species of giant crustacean has been identified—not in the depths of the ocean, but in a bustling Vietnamese market. Dubbed the “Darth Vader” sea bug due to its striking resemblance to ...
"The name 'vaderi' is inspired by the appearance of its head, which closely resembles the distinctive and iconic helmet of Darth Vader ... 80% of the planet’s ocean area remains unmapped ...
A “supergiant” sea bug discovered in Vietnam has been named for its striking resemblance to Star Wars villain Darth Vader. The giant isopod, which can reach lengths of 32.5cm and weigh over a ...
So big, in fact, scientists reference the largest types as "supergiants." Biologists have identified a new such species, Bathynomus vaderi, named for its resemblance to Star Wars ' Darth Vader — ...
A species of giant isopod whose armoured plates resemble a certain Hollywood villain’s famous helmet has officially entered into the scientific record.