Massive new bug species found — and it’s so horrifying, it’s been named after Darth Vader
The jumbo isopod has been named Bathynomus vaderi because its carapaced cranium resembles Darth Vader’s iconic helmet from “Star Wars, Livescience reported. This particular critter, which resides in super deep waters, is a supergiant, measuring 12.8 inches long and weighing 2.2 pounds — around the same mass as a guinea pig.
Bathynomus vaderi, a newly discovered giant isopod in Vietnam, is now a popular delicacy and highlights the urgent need to ...
A NEW species of foot-long giant sea bug has been discovered in plain sight on sale at food markets. The critter has become a ...
Bathynomus vaderi are considered a delicacy in Vietnam where they have become expensive additions to dishes with some ...
One new species was kept in captivity for years while another has become a local food delicacy, researchers said.
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