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

Like Star Wars ' villainous Darth Vader, the newly described sea bug is pasty white and sports a head, the shape of which resembles the helmet of the Sith Lord's life-support armor.

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

Researchers discovered a new species of deep-sea crustacean while researching culinary patterns in Vietnam.

Recently, scientists identified a new species of these giant isopods and named it after the Star Wars villain, Darth Vader.

Animals Crustaceans New supergiant 'Darth Vader' sea bug discovered in South China Sea — and it's absolutely massive News By Jacklin Kwan published 14 January 2025 ...

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 ...

Researchers newly identified a “supergiant” sea bug species off the coast of south-central Vietnam, but scientists worry about its vulnerability to overfishing.

Like Star Wars ' villainous Darth Vader, the newly described sea bug is pasty white and sports a head, the shape of which resembles the helmet of the Sith Lord's life-support armor.

Scientists have newly identified a “supergiant” sea bug species after purchasing crustaceans from fishermen and restaurants in Vietnam.