The jumbo isopod has been named Bathynomus vaderi because its carapaced cranium resembles Darth Vader’s iconic helmet from ...

A new isopod species has been discovered in a lab in Singapore, and it is massive, at least relative to other giant isopods.

A giant seabug which loves the dark side has been named after Star Wars ’ most famous Sith lord. Bathynomus vaderi is an ...

"The head of Bathynomus vaderi bears a striking resemblance to the iconic helmet of Darth Vader from Star Wars," the research ...

Bathynomus vaderi are considered a delicacy in Vietnam where they have become expensive additions to dishes with some ...

As the head of the animal's carapace resembles the iconic scifi helmet adorned by Star Wars' infamous Darth Vader, Ng and ...

Giant ocean-dwelling isopods are on the menu in Vietnam. Scientists discovered a new species among specimens captured for the ...

The giant isopod has been named Bathynomus vaderi due to its resemblance to Darth Vader's iconic helmet from "Star Wars." ...

Giant isopods of the genus Bathynomus, which can reach more than 30 cm in length, are known as bọ biển or "sea bugs" in ...

A new species of giant isopod, Bathynomus vaderi, has been discovered in the waters of Vietnam. This deep-sea creature, named ...

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 ...

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 ...