Researchers exploring the wares of fishers in Vietnam discovered a “supergiant” sea bug species whose resemblance to Darth ...

The crustaceans, members of the isopod family, are fished from deep water, usually in the South ... There are only 11 known "supergiant" and nine "giant" Bathynomus species, and this is only ...

“The demand has resulted in increased fishing efforts to collect Bathynomus for the live-seafood market, and specimens have been sold alive in eateries (out of water in chilled ... “The sustainable ...

These giant isopods, with their 14 legs ... The study did not delve into population figures, but due to their deep-water habitat, the number of creatures could be substantial and remains one ...

They had procured four specimens of these giant isopods from Quy Nhơn City. After thorough examination and research, they discovered in early 2023 that they were dealing with an unrecorded species.

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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 ...

The Pantanal, the world’s largest tropical wetland, spans Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay and is home to iconic species like jaguars and giant otters. WWF is championing conservation efforts to ...

The monster-sized isopod, that can reach a staggering 32.5cm ... and Đà Nẵng City keep up to 30 individuals in their chilled water tanks for customers to buy. Individuals weighing between ...

Weighing over a kilogram, giant isopods like B. vaderi are an example of deep-sea gigantism – a tendency for animals that dwell in the deep to grow larger than their shallow water cousins. This ...