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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.
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.
Check out this huge 'Darth Vader' bug
Experts decided to name the species Bathynomus vaderi not only because its face looks like Darth Vader's helmet, but also because the creature is thought to live around 1000 metres underwater, where it is extremely dark.
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.
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."
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.
Scientists Discover Bizarre “Darth Vader” Sea Creature
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,
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 foot-long crustacean named after Darth Vader
A purchase at an urban Vietnamese fish market turned out to be a whole new species of giant isopod –with a bit of a dark side. The foot-long crustacean has been named Bathynomus vaderi and sports a head that resembles the iconic helmet of Darth Vader from the Star Wars.
'Supergiant' sea bug 'Darth Vader' discovered in Vietnamese waters
Scientists have discovered an unbelievably “supergiant” sea bug off the coast of Vietnam.According to Express, the sea bug was found near the Spratly Islands in Vietnam, but it is expected that after further research,
Giant 'Darth Vader' Bug Discovered in Deep Sea
The newly identified giant isopod has a head that looks eerily like the Sith Lord's iconic helmet from the "Star Wars" franchise.
Penn State's Abdul Carter capped a week of Darth Vader tributes with his CFP eye black
Abdul Carter knows the power of the dark side. The Force is strong with him. That’s apparent after the Penn State edge rusher ...
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Darth Vader Never Gave Up on His Famed Prophecy And It Changes His Whole Character Arc
From the time he was a child, Anakin Skywalker was told that he was the Chosen One, and he eventually believed it, even after ...
Mercedes offers new coupe, last coupe, a coupe for Darth Vader
This Mercedes sports coupe is all-new and fills the gap that opened after the culling of C-Class and E-Class coupes.
Scientists find a 'giant' new species. It's a delicacy.
So big, in fact, scientists reference the largest types as "supergiants." Biologists have identified a new such species, ...
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Skeleton Crew's Showrunners Explain Why There Was No Redemption Story For Star Wars' Latest Darth Vader Replacement
Exclusive: Viewers thought Jude Law's "Jedi" Jod Na Nawood was in for a classic Star Wars redemption arc - but why did Skeleton Crew avoid that?