Giant ‘Darth Vader’ sea bug discovered off the coast of Vietnam
5 days ago · 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.
"Supergiant" sea bug named after Darth Vader found in South China Sea ...
1 day ago · 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 ...
New 'Supergiant' Sea Bug Found in South China Sea, Named After Darth Vader
1 day ago · New Supergiant Sea Bug Discovered in Vietnam, Named After Darth Vader The Bathynomus species is typically found in deep, cold waters and is known for its hard exoskeleton and seven pairs of legs.
"Supergiant" sea bug named after Darth Vader found in South China Sea
1 day ago · "Supergiant" sea bug named after Darth Vader found in South China Sea. Researchers studying crustaceans in Vietnam have identified a new "supergiant" sea bug species that bears a surprising resemblance to a classic movie villain. Deep-sea sea bugs, or the Bathynomus species, have been eaten regularly in Vietnam since 2017, according to the ...
Scientists Name Alien-Looking ‘Supergiant’ Sea Bug After Darth Vader
Jan 14, 2025 · The head of Bathynomus vaderi resembles the helmet worn by Darth Vader from Star Wars. Nothing epitomizes the mysteries and wonders of ocean life quite like a giant sea bug. Imagine a pale roly ...
A New Supergiant Sea Bug Was Just Discovered In Vietnam - All …
Jan 16, 2025 · “The species [is] named after the most famous Sith Lord in the Star Wars movie series, Darth Vader, whose helmet resembles the head of the new Bathynomus species,” the researchers wrote in their study.. Uncovering The Secrets Of ‘Bathynomus Vaderi’ The new species is similar to other giant isopods, but its primary differences lie …
‘Darth Vader’ of the sea: Giant sea bug found off Vietnam coast, …
3 days ago · The species was given its name because its head looks like the helmet worn by Darth Vader in Star Wars. ... Researchers named the supergiant sea bug B. vaderi because of the striking resemblance ...
Meet Bathynomus Vaderi, the Foot-Long Sea Bug Named After Darth Vader
5 days ago · Recently, scientists identified a new species of these giant isopods and named it after the Star Wars villain, Darth Vader. ... which translates to “sea bugs,” these behemoths aren’t bugs ...
Giant 'Darth Vader' sea bug discovered off the coast of Vietnam
5 days ago · 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 ...
New supergiant 'Darth Vader' sea bug discovered in South China Sea …
Jan 14, 2025 · The giant isopod has been named Bathynomus vaderi due to its resemblance to Darth Vader's iconic helmet from "Star Wars." ... The local demand has turned these sea bugs into an expensive staple of ...