Giant ‘Darth Vader’ sea bug discovered off the coast of Vietnam
6 天之前 · The head of Bathynomus vaderi, a deep-sea crustacean found off the coast of Vietnam, resembles the helmet of "Star Wars" villain Darth Vader, according to researchers who newly identified the species.
Giant sea bug named for Darth Vader found off coast in Vietnam: …
17 小时之前 · Newly-discovered giant sea bug resembling Darth Vader isn't as scary as it looks The creature belongs to a genus of giant isopods found in abundance in deep-sea waters, though the size of B ...
A New Supergiant Sea Bug Was Just Discovered In Vietnam - All …
2025年1月16日 · “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 …
Giant ‘Darth Vader’ sea bug discovered off the coast of Vietnam
2025年1月17日 · 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.
"Supergiant" sea bug named after Darth Vader found in South China Sea ...
2 天之前 · Researchers studying crustaceans in Vietnam have identified a new "supergiant" sea bug species that bears a surprising resemblance to a classic movie villain. ... after "Star Wars" villain Darth ...
‘Darth Vader’ of the sea: Giant sea bug found off Vietnam coast, …
4 天之前 · The species was given its name because its head looks like the helmet worn by Darth Vader in Star Wars. ... Researchers named the supergiant sea bug B. vaderi because of the striking resemblance ...
The force is strong with new giant ‘Darth Vader’ sea bug found …
4 天之前 · The impact of harvesting the sea bugs for consumption is also not known well, study co-author Conni Sidabalok of Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency, told New Scientist.
Giant ‘Darth Vader’ sea bug discovered off the coast of Vietnam
6 天之前 · 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.
Scientists Name Alien-Looking ‘Supergiant’ Sea Bug After Darth Vader
2025年1月14日 · 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 ...
Giant isopod named 'Bathynomus vaderi' after Darth Vader
6 天之前 · 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. ...