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.

The newly identified giant isopod has a head that looks eerily like the Sith Lord's iconic helmet from the "Star Wars" franchise.

Researchers exploring the wares of fishers in Vietnam have discovered a “supergiant” sea bug species that ... to the iconic helmet worn by Darth Vader in "Star Wars," the creature was named ...

A newly discovered giant isopod has been named after Darth Vader of Star Wars, inspired by his iconic and distinctive helmet. The 32.5 cm-long sea bug, known as a 'supergiant' was found off the coast ...

and this is only the second supergiant to be found in the South China Sea. The species was officially named Bathynomus vaderi, after "Star Wars" villain Darth Vader. Researchers said the ...

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