“Supergiant” sea bug named after Darth Vader found in South China Sea

Researchers in Vietnam have discovered a new “supergiant” sea bug species, Bathynomus vaderi, named after Darth Vader due to its helmet-like head.

Found in the South China Sea near the Spratly Islands, this deep-sea crustacean measures about 30 cm, much larger than typical isopods.

It is only the second supergiant species identified in the region, CBS News has reported.

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