In contrast, isopods are tiny creatures, typically measuring under 2.5cm in length. Supergiant isopods have reportedly grown up to 50cm in length, and giant isopods usually reach about 15cm in length.

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 Vietnam ...

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 ...

What has 14 legs, lives at the bottom of the sea, and looks like Darth Vader? It's a newly discovered species of supergiant isopod, and should you happen to be in Vietnam sometime soon, you can ...

Pictured: Newly identified giant isopod species Bathynomus vaderi. The creature's species name is a reference to how its head looks like the helmet of the evil Darth Vader in the "Star Wars ...

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 ...

Life Giant isopod named after Darth Vader is a delicacy in Vietnam A marine crustacean that looks like Darth Vader’s helmet has been recognised as a new species, but it could be under threat ...

Dr. Nguyen Thanh Son holding a giant specimen of another species of giant isopod found in Vietnam (B. jamesi) that weighed 2.62 kg from a seafood market in Hanoi, October 2024.

Moreover, the ocean in Animal Crossing is teeming with life. From starfish and sea anemones to the rarer giant isopod and scallop, there's a plethora of creatures waiting to be discovered.

Once caught, players can sell their Gigas Giant Clams for 15,000 bells, meaning that it's tied for the title of most valuable critter in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

Yes, giant isopods are kind of creepy looking. But they're also kind of cute! Here are a few things we know about these internet-beloved creatures.

Giant isopod ramen in a restaurant in Taipei, Taiwan. Photo: Reuters A 14-legged giant isopod is the highlight of a new dish at a ramen restaurant in Taipei, and it has people queuing up.