Giant ‘Darth Vader’ sea bug discovered off the coast of Vietnam
17 hours ago · 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. Advertisement
A New Supergiant Sea Bug Was Just Discovered In Vietnam - All …
4 days ago · “The species [is] named after the most famous Sith Lord in the Star Wars movie series, Darth Vader, whose helmet resembles the head of the new Bathynomus species,” the researchers wrote in their study.. Uncovering The Secrets Of ‘Bathynomus Vaderi’ The new species is similar to other giant isopods, but its primary differences lie in its body shape, size, …
Giant 'Darth Vader' sea bug discovered off the coast of Vietnam
2 days ago · 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. The scientists officially described the new-found species on Tuesday in the journal ZooKeys, confirming that some elements of B. vaderi's body structure differed ...
Giant isopod named 'Bathynomus vaderi' after Darth Vader
2 days ago · At the first encounter, this unique species from Vietnamese waters was given the name Bathynomus vaderi, in homage to the visually striking helmet of Star Wars’ very own Sith Lord, Darth Vader. These colossal isopods, dubbed as the “supergiants,” can measure up to an impressive 32.5 cm (12.8 inches) in length and weigh over a kilogram (2. ...
Giant ‘Darth Vader’ sea bug discovered off the coast of Vietnam
2 days ago · Scientists have newly identified a “supergiant” sea bug species after purchasing crustaceans from fishermen and restaurants in Vietnam to study the growing popularity of the creatures as a ...
Scientists Discover Bizarre “Darth Vader” Sea Creature
2 days ago · The head of Bathynomus vaderi. Credit: Nguyen Thanh Son. Bathynomus vaderi, a newly discovered giant isopod in Vietnam, is now a popular delicacy and highlights the urgent need to study and sustainably manage deep-sea ecosystems.. Giant isopods of the genus Bathynomus, which can grow over 30 cm in length, are commonly known in Vietnam as bọ …
Check out this huge 'Darth Vader' bug - BBC
3 days ago · A new giant sea bug species has been discovered in Vietnam in south-east Asia. The huge creature is thought to live deep underwater and can grow more than 30cm in length.
Scientists Name Alien-Looking ‘Supergiant’ Sea Bug After Darth Vader
5 days ago · The head of Bathynomus vaderi resembles the helmet worn by Darth Vader from Star Wars. Nothing epitomizes the mysteries and wonders of ocean life quite like a giant sea bug. Imagine a pale roly ...
New supergiant 'Darth Vader' sea bug discovered in South China Sea …
6 days ago · The giant isopod has been named Bathynomus vaderi due to its resemblance to Darth Vader's iconic helmet from "Star Wars." ... The local demand has turned these sea bugs into an expensive staple of ...
‘Darth Vader’ sea bug found off Vietnam coast - CTV News
2 days ago · Researchers said they named a newfound species "Bathynomus vaderi" because the supergiant sea bug's head resembles Darth Vader's helmet. (Nguyen Thanh Son via CNN Newsource)
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