Recently, scientists identified a new species of these giant isopods and named it after the Star Wars villain, Darth Vader.

In the waters of Papua New Guinea's Tufi region, known for its dramatic volcanic fjords, an unusual fish sat perched on a ...

SINGAPORE - A newly discovered species of aquatic supergiant isopod is being widely sold at food stalls and restaurants in Vietnam, causing scientists to worry that such isopods could be ...

Researchers Identified a New ‘Supergiant’ Crustacean With 14 Legs—and They Named It After Darth Vader In recent years, the deep-sea giant isopod has also become a seafood delicacy in Vietnam ...

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

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 ...

Alien-Looking 'Supergiant' Sea Bug Named After Star Wars Villain Darth Vader Apart from the Darth Vader-like head, B vaderi has a pronounced depression in its hip bone and a distinctive bony ridge.

The crustaceans, members of the isopod family, are fished from deep water, usually in the South China Sea, and sold in restaurants and other eateries.