A 14-legged giant isopod is the highlight of a new dish at a ramen restaurant in Taipei, and it has people queuing up. Last month, the shop, called The Ramen Boy, launched the limited-edition ...
In recent years, the deep-sea giant isopod has also become a seafood delicacy in Vietnam, where it was discovered Margherita Bassi Daily Correspondent The head of Bathynomus vaderi, a newly ...
The creature belongs to a genus of giant isopods found in abundance in deep-sea waters. Referred to by the researchers as a "supergiant," the largest of the specimens weighed more than 2.2 pounds ...
Scientists in Vietnam have identified a new 'supergiant' giant isopod species, Bathynomus vaderi. Found near the Spratly Islands, B. vaderi reaches up to 32.5 cm and weighs more than 1 kg.
Researchers exploring the wares of fishers in Vietnam have discovered a “supergiant” sea bug species that they've named for one of the most infamous movie villains of all time. The new find ...
A species of giant isopod whose armoured plates resemble a certain Hollywood villain’s famous helmet has officially entered ...
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 ...
Dr Conni Sidabalok, a study coauthor, explained that the giant isopod's size might help it survive in the deep sea by providing a competitive advantage over other scavengers. The species feeds on ...
In Vietnam, these giant isopods have become a prized delicacy, often compared to lobster. Their growing popularity in live seafood markets has led to increased fishing pressure in the region. This ...