New giant sea bug species named

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 from trawling due to its popularity in Vietnamese restaurants
New "giant marine pillbug" looks like Darth Vader and tastes like lobster
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 buy one and eat it.
The Dark Side of the ocean: New giant sea bug species named after Darth Vader
Giant isopods of the genus Bathynomus, which can reach more than 30 cm in length, are known as bọ biển or "sea bugs" in Vietnam. For the first time, one such species was described from Vietnamese waters and named Bathynomus vaderi.
Giant 'Darth Vader' Bug Discovered in Deep Sea
The newly identified giant isopod has a head that looks eerily like the Sith Lord's iconic helmet from the "Star Wars" franchise.
New deep-sea ‘Darth Vader’ bug species discovered on sale at FOOD MARKET…but they’re so delicious they may not last long
A NEW species of foot-long giant sea bug has been discovered in plain sight on sale at food markets. The critter has become a popular delicacy in Vietnam and is even being sold live in city
Species of Deep Sea Bug The Size of a Small Dog Named For Star Wars Villain
In 2022, staff from Hanoi University purchased a selection of 'supergiant' isopods at a seaford market in Quy Nhơn City in Vietnam, intrigued by a burgeoning market for the deep sea crustaceans as a delicacy.
Giant isopod named after Darth Vader
The dark side of the ocean: a newly discovered species of giant isopod has been named after the Star Wars villain Darth Vader because of its
New supergiant 'Darth Vader' sea bug discovered in South China Sea — and it's absolutely massive
The giant isopod has been named Bathynomus vaderi due to its resemblance to Darth Vader's iconic helmet from "Star Wars."
Newly discovered giant sea bug with helmet-like head named after Star Wars villain
A new species of giant isopod, Bathynomus vaderi, has been discovered in the waters of Vietnam. This deep-sea creature, named after Darth Vader due to its helmet-like head, belongs to the “supergiants” group,
Scientists Name Alien-Looking ‘Supergiant’ Sea Bug After Darth Vader
Giant ocean-dwelling isopods are on the menu in Vietnam. Scientists discovered a new species among specimens captured for the food market, and it's a doozy.
Newly discovered 'supergiant' sea bug looks like Star Wars villain
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 kilogram,
New foot-long crustacean named after Darth Vader
A purchase at an urban Vietnamese fish market turned out to be a whole new species of giant isopod –with a bit of a dark side ...
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Dr. Nguyen Thanh Son holding a giant isopod (IMAGE)
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.