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 ...

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

The new species has been named Bathynomus vaderi, as its head resembles the distinctive helmet of Darth Vader from “Star Wars ...

Because it's likely B. vaderi live beyond Vietnam's coastal waters, the commercial interest has raised concerns that the growing market for giant isopods could lead to overfishing in the South ...

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