In recent years, the deep-sea giant isopod has also become a seafood delicacy in Vietnam, where it was discovered ...

In Vietnam, a newly described giant isopod has become something of a seafood delicacy. It was named Bathynomus vaderi, in […] The post A New Crustacean With 14 Legs Has Been Named After Darth Vader ...

Researchers studying crustaceans in Vietnam have identified a new "supergiant" sea bug species that bears a surprising ...

The species was given its name because its head looks like the helmet worn by Darth Vader in Star Wars. Read more at ...

vaderi possesses a unique feature: The last segment of its back legs narrows at the end and curves slightly ... a resemblance to the helmet worn by iconic “Star Wars” villain Darth Vader. The ...

What has 14 legs, lives at the bottom of the sea, and looks like Darth Vader? It's a newly discovered species of supergiant isopod, and should you happen to be in Vietnam sometime soon ...

These giant isopods, with their 14 legs, have remained largely understudied ... which closely resembles the distinctive and iconic helmet of Darth Vader, the most famous Sith Lord of Star Wars ...

Scientists have discovered a new species of 'supergiant' sea bug in Vietnam, named Bathynomus vaderi due to its resemblance ...

Part of what has helped Star Wars become such a dominating force in pop culture is its branding and merchandising, allowing ...