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

Deep beneath the waves of the South China Sea, a fascinating creature has surfaced—Bathynomus vaderi, a newly discovered ...

A newly identified species of deep-sea isopod has been discovered off the coast of Vietnam, earning its name, Bathynomus ...

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 ...

These giant isopods, with their 14 legs, have remained largely understudied despite becoming an increasingly popular delicacy in Southeast Asia. "The name 'vaderi' is inspired by the appearance of its ...

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. Bathynomus vaderi is part ...

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, ...

Giant isopods of the genus Bathynomus, which can reach more than 30 cm in length, are known as bọ biển or "sea bugs" in Vietnam. For the first time, one such species was described from ...

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 ...