2025年1月18日 · Researchers newly identified a “supergiant” sea bug species off the coast of south-central Vietnam, but scientists worry about its vulnerability to overfishing.

1 天前 · 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 ...

2025年1月23日 · Newly-discovered giant sea bug resembling Darth Vader isn't as scary as it looks The creature belongs to a genus of giant isopods found in abundance in deep-sea waters, though the size of B ...

2025年1月17日 · The deep-sea critter, now called Bathynomus vaderi, got its name after researchers noticed its head shared a resemblance to the helmet worn by iconic "Star Wars" villain Darth Vader.

2025年1月16日 · 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.

2025年1月14日 · A father from the dark side has lent his title to a giant creature from the deep sea, with scientists having named a "sea bug" Bathynomus vaderi.

2025年1月20日 · 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.

2025年1月14日 · Scientists have discovered a never-before-seen giant sea bug after studying samples purchased from fishers in Vietnam. Bathynomus vaderi belongs to the genus …

2025年1月14日 · Imagine a pale roly-poly the size of a muskrat wandering the seafloor. A team of researchers identified a new species of sea bug and it’s a whopper. They named it Bathynomus vaderi in honor...

6 天之前 · Isopods have grown in popularity as a seafood delicacy in Vietnam over the past decade, and scientists say they have identified a new species in the nation’s waters. The new species has been named Bathynomus vaderi, as its head resembles the distinctive helmet of Darth Vader from “Star Wars,” according to a release.