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2mo ago

New supergiant 'Darth Vader' sea bug discovered in South China Sea — and it's absolutely massive

www.livescience.com New supergiant 'Darth Vader' sea bug discovered in South China Sea — and it's absolutely massive

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

New supergiant 'Darth Vader' sea bug discovered in South China Sea — and it's absolutely massive

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New supergiant 'Darth Vader' sea bug discovered in South China Sea — and it's absolutely massive

www.livescience.com /animals/crustaceans/new-supergiant-darth-vader-sea-bug-discovered-in-south-china-sea-and-its-absolutely-massive

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The researchers noted that Bathynomus species have recently become a delicacy in Vietnam, often compared to lobster. The local demand has turned these sea bugs into an expensive staple of the live-seafood market, leading to increased fishing pressures in the region.
Wasn't my first thought but I guess.