Jan 18, 2025 · 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.

2 days ago · Bathynomus vaderi is a species of giant isopod found in the South China Sea off the coast of Vietnam near the Spratly Islands.The species is named after the Star Wars character Darth Vader because of its facial structure resembling the character's helmet. [2] [3] [4] The species was identified after researchers obtained numerous giant isopods from fishermen.

Jan 23, 2025 · 'Supergiant' sea bug named for Vader found in Vietnam. The six male specimens the team of researchers examined were caught in the South China Sea offshore of the city of Quy Nhon in south-central ...

Jan 17, 2025 · Scientists have newly identified a "supergiant" sea bug species after purchasing crustaceans from fishermen and restaurants in Vietnam to study the growing popularity of the creatures as a...

3 days ago · Move aside, lobster—a newly described giant isopod from Vietnam is now a seafood delicacy, and it has a cool name to go along with this status: Bathynomus vaderi, in homage to Darth Vader.A team ...

Jan 16, 2025 · In the markets of Vietnam, researchers have identified a new species of giant isopod that astonishingly mirrors one of pop culture’s most iconic villains: Darth Vader. Named Bathynomus vaderi in honor of the fictional character, this deep-sea creature stands out with bony shoulder ridges reminiscent of the Sith Lord’s helmet.

Jan 18, 2025 · A new species of sea bug found off the coast of Vietnam has been named, and its unique appearance is being compared to a villain from Star Wars. A species of giant isopod, Bathynomus vaderi, has been named following its harvesting in the waters off Vietnam.

Jan 20, 2025 · Researchers named the supergiant sea bug B. vaderi because of the striking resemblance its head bears to the helmet worn by Star Wars antagonist Darth Vader.

Jan 14, 2025 · The discovery marks the first time a sea bug—or "bọ biển"—has been described from the waters around Vietnam; specifically near the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea.

Jan 17, 2025 · Scientists have newly identified a “supergiant” sea bug species after purchasing crustaceans from fishermen and restaurants in Vietnam to study the growing popularity of the creatures as a...