Scientists in Vietnam have identified a new 'supergiant' giant isopod species, Bathynomus vaderi. Found near the Spratly Islands, B. vaderi reaches up to 32.5 cm and weighs more than 1 kg.

vaderi, are members of the isopod family, characterized by their ... Currently, there are only 11 known “supergiant” and nine “giant” Bathynomus species, with several awaiting formal ...

The discovery of B. vaderi from seafood dealers in Vietnam suggests there’s still a lot to learn about the lives of giant isopods. The impact of harvesting the sea bugs for consumption is also ...

the giant isopods are now the focus of researchers who not only want to learn more about the species but also ensure they do not fall victim to overfishing from the growing commercial industry. The ...

In a surprising discovery off the coast of Vietnam, scientists have identified a new species of giant isopod, one that closely resembles a pop culture icon: Darth Vader. This newly discovered species, ...

Live Science writes that the newly discovered bug belongs to the genus Bathynomus, a giant, equipedal mollusk that is abundant in cold, deep waters. It turned out to be one of the largest isopods ...

A new species of giant sea bug was discovered after Hanoi University staff took four giant isopods from Quy Nhơn City in Vietnam in March 2022. They sent two specimens to the Lee Kong Chian Natural ...

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