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A New Crustacean With 14 Legs Has Been Named After Darth Vader
It was named Bathynomus vaderi, in honor of Darth Vader from Star Wars. The crustacean's name is fitting because it lives in deep, dark waters. Additionally, its head is shaped similarly to Darth ...
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Researchers Identified a New 'Supergiant' Crustacean With 14 Legs—and They Named It After Darth Vader
in homage to Darth Vader. A team of scientists named the crustacean for the dark depths of the ocean it inhabits, as well as ...
‘Darth Vader’ giant isopod sold widely as seafood, raises concerns about overfishing
In Vietnam, it is served as food after being steamed, grilled, stir-fried or cooked with fried rice. Read more at ...
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marine biology
A marine crustacean that looks like Darth Vader’s helmet has been recognised as a new species, but it could be under threat from trawling due to its popularity in Vietnamese restaurants ...