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

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

The new species has been named Bathynomus vaderi, as its head resembles the distinctive helmet of Darth Vader from “Star Wars ...

This "supergiant" isopod, part of the Bathynomus genus, can grow to a length of up to 32.5 cm (12.8 inches) and weigh over a kilogram, according to a study published in ZooKeys. The discovery was ...

A new study published in the ZooKeys journal tells the story of Bathynomus vaderi, a new "supergiant" sea bug species found off the coast of Vietnam. Its menacing face and its resemblance to the ...

B. vaderi is just the second recorded supergiant isopod found in the South China Sea. It feeds on decomposing organic material, playing an important role in the ocean’s deep-sea food chain.

B. vaderi is just the second recorded supergiant isopod found in the South China Sea. It feeds on decomposing organic material, playing an important role in the ocean’s deep-sea food chain.

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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 ...

Scientists have newly identified a “supergiant” sea bug species after purchasing crustaceans from fishermen and restaurants ...

Most isopods are incredibly small ... recycling nutrients as part of the deep-sea food chain, Sidabalok said. She noted that Bathynomus’ massive size may aid its survival in the ocean’s ...