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 ...

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.

Like Star Wars' villainous Darth Vader, the newly described sea bug is pasty white and sports a head, the shape of which resembles the helmet of the Sith Lord's life-support armor.

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

Scientists connect the health of deep sea creature populations with global climate 06:13. Researchers studying crustaceans in Vietnam have identified a new "supergiant" sea bug species that bears ...

The species is named "vaderi" because its head resembles Darth Vader's iconic helmet from "Star Wars." You may like Strange 'sea pigs,' sea spiders and a spawning 'butterfly' discovered on ...

Like Star Wars' villainous Darth Vader, the newly described sea bug is pasty white and sports a head, the shape of which ...

Giant ‘Darth Vader’ sea bug discovered off the coast of Vietnam. Share Copy Link. Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 9:54 AM EST Jan 19, 2025 Julianna Bragg, CNN Nguyen ...

Newly-discovered giant sea bug resembling Darth Vader isn't as scary as it looks. Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY. Thu, January 23, 2025 at 6:18 PM UTC. 3 min read.