The deep-sea critter, now called Bathynomus vaderi, got its name after researchers noticed its head shared a resemblance to the helmet worn by iconic “Star Wars” villain Darth Vader.

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Bathynomus vaderi, a newly discovered giant isopod in Vietnam, is now a popular delicacy and highlights the urgent need to study and sustainably manage deep-sea ecosystems. Bathynomus vaderi is part ...

"The name 'vaderi' is inspired by the appearance of its head, which closely resembles the distinctive and iconic helmet of Darth Vader, the most famous Sith Lord of Star Wars," researchers stated.

Unfamiliar isopod face pops up in the deep At the first encounter, this unique species from Vietnamese waters was given the name Bathynomus vaderi, in homage to the visually striking helmet of Star ...