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The supergiant bug species (L) and Star Wars villain Darth Vader (R). Scientists have discovered an alien-looking, 'supergiant' sea bug species in Vietnam and named it Bathynomus vaderi after ...

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The species was officially named Bathynomus vaderi, after "Star Wars" villain Darth Vader. Researchers said the crustacean's head resembled Vader's iconic helmet. The new species also has a ...

vaderi because of the striking resemblance its head bears to the helmet worn by Star Wars antagonist Darth Vader. B. vaderi is an isopod, a type of crustacean known for its segmented bodies and ...

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 name 'vaderi' is inspired by the appearance of its head, which closely resembles the distinctive and iconic helmet of Darth Vader, the most famous Sith Lord of Star Wars," researchers stated.

Bathynomus vaderi, a newly discovered giant isopod in Vietnam, is now a popular delicacy and highlights the urgent need to study and sustainably manage deep-sea ecosystems. Bathynomus vaderi is part ...