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

Scientists have newly identified a “supergiant” sea bug species after purchasing crustaceans from ... a resemblance to the helmet worn by iconic “Star Wars” villain Darth Vader. The scientists ...

Deep-sea sea bugs, or the Bathynomus species ... The species was officially named Bathynomus vaderi, after "Star Wars" villain Darth Vader. Researchers said the crustacean's head resembled ...

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. The discovery ...

The giant isopod has been named Bathynomus vaderi due to its resemblance to Darth Vader's iconic helmet from "Star Wars." ...

Scientists have newly identified a “supergiant” sea bug species after purchasing crustaceans ... worn by iconic “Star Wars” villain Darth Vader. The scientists officially described the ...