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

From the seafood markets of Vietnam, researchers have identified a species of giant crustacean or “sea bug” that’s new to ...

Deep beneath the waves of the South China Sea, a fascinating creature has surfaced—Bathynomus vaderi, a newly discovered ...

Experts decided to name the species Bathynomus vaderi not only because its face looks like Darth Vader's helmet, but also ...

A giant seabug which loves the dark side has been named after Star Wars’ most famous Sith lord. Bathynomus vaderi is an isopod related to woodlice, capable of growing up to 32.5cm. Its size is ...

As the head of the animal's carapace resembles the iconic scifi helmet adorned by Star Wars' infamous Darth Vader, Ng and team named the giant woodlice relative Bathynomus vaderi. The newly described ...

As the head of the animal's carapace resembles the iconic scifi helmet adorned by Star Wars' infamous Darth Vader, Ng and team named the giant woodlice relative Bathynomus vaderi. The specimens ...

A marine crustacean that looks like Darth Vader’s helmet has been recognised as a new species, but it could be under threat ...