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 ...

The huge sea bug joins a group of mysterious deep-sea crustaceans that have remained largely unchanged for millions of years: giant isopods ...

In recent years, the deep-sea giant isopod has also become a seafood delicacy in Vietnam, where it was discovered Margherita Bassi Daily Correspondent The head of Bathynomus vaderi, a newly ...

Despite the size disparity, most isopods share a resemblance ... the commercial interest has raised concerns that the growing market for giant isopods could lead to overfishing in the South ...

Researchers exploring the wares of fishers in Vietnam discovered a “supergiant” sea bug species whose resemblance to Darth ...

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vaderi is not the largest isopod species. The top spot is occupied by B jamesi, which can grow to around 50 cm and weigh approximately 2.6 kilograms. Despite their size, these creatures managed to ...