Giant isopod named 'Bathynomus vaderi'

Newly discovered giant sea bug named after Darth Vader
Deep beneath the waves of the South China Sea, a fascinating creature has surfaced—Bathynomus vaderi, a newly discovered species of giant isopod. This "supergiant" crustacean reaches lengths of over 32.
Massive new bug species found — and it’s so horrifying, it’s been named after Darth Vader
The jumbo isopod has been named Bathynomus vaderi because its carapaced cranium resembles Darth Vader’s iconic helmet from “Star Wars, Livescience reported. This particular critter, which resides in super deep waters, is a supergiant, measuring 12.8 inches long and weighing 2.2 pounds — around the same mass as a guinea pig.
Giant isopod named 'Bathynomus vaderi' after Darth Vader
Discover Bathynomus vaderi, a newly identified giant isopod species from Vietnam’s deep seas, named after Darth Vader.
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."
Giant sea creature 'Darth Vader' Isopod discovered off Vietnam coast
A newly identified species of deep-sea isopod has been discovered off the coast of Vietnam, earning its name, Bathynomus vaderi, due to its resemblance to the iconic helmet worn by Darth Vader from Star Wars.
"Supergiant" sea bug named after Darth Vader found in South China Sea
Researchers studying crustaceans in Vietnam have identified a new "supergiant" sea bug species that bears a surprising resemblance to a classic movie villain.
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.
Alien-Looking 'Supergiant' Sea Bug Named After Star Wars Villain Darth Vader
Apart from the Darth Vader-like head, B vaderi has a pronounced depression in its hip bone and a distinctive bony ridge.
Giant ‘Darth Vader’ sea bug discovered off the coast of Vietnam
Researchers newly identified a “supergiant” sea bug species off the coast of south-central Vietnam, but scientists worry about its vulnerability to overfishing.
‘Darth Vader’ of the sea: Giant sea bug found off Vietnam coast, study shows
The species was given its name because its head looks like the helmet worn by Darth Vader in Star Wars. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Meet Bathynomus Vaderi, the Foot-Long Sea Bug Named After Darth Vader
Giant isopods, which belong to the Bathynomus genus, can grow to be over 11 inches, but the biggest ones reach nearly 20 inches in length . Bathynomus vaderi's size puts in the su
Scientists Discover Scary-Looking New Ocean Species With 'Star Wars'-Inspired Name
A new study published in the ZooKeys journal tells the story of Bathynomus vaderi, a new "supergiant" sea bug species found ...
This horrifyingly massive new sea bug that was just discovered is pure nightmare fuel
Researchers have discovered a new terrifying sea bug that can grow almost 13 inches long and weighs almost 2.2 pounds.