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

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

In the depths of the South China Sea, a marine creature straight out of science fiction has been identified. This giant ...

Discover Bathynomus vaderi, a newly identified giant isopod species from Vietnam’s deep seas, named after Darth Vader.

A new study published in the ZooKeys journal tells the story of Bathynomus vaderi, a new "supergiant" sea bug species found ...

Researchers have discovered a new terrifying sea bug that can grow almost 13 inches long and weighs almost 2.2 pounds.

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

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

Researchers studying crustaceans in Vietnam have identified a new "supergiant" sea bug species that bears a surprising ...

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

The newly identified giant isopod has a head that looks eerily like the Sith Lord's iconic helmet from the "Star Wars" franchise.

The species was given its name because its head looks like the helmet worn by Darth Vader in Star Wars. Read more at ...