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 ...

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Nothing epitomizes the mysteries and wonders of ocean life quite like a giant sea bug. Imagine a pale roly-poly the size of a muskrat wandering the seafloor. A team of researchers identified a new ...

Giant isopods of the genus Bathynomus, which can reach more than 30 cm in length, are known as bọ biển or "sea bugs" in Vietnam. For the first time, one such species was described from ...

Some outlets and restaurants even advertise the sale of these “sea bugs” online on various social media platforms, including how best to cook them! The discovery of a species as strange as ...

Imagine a bug-like creature that’s the length of a small dog. It’s not a comforting picture, but it’s one you might come across if you ever venture into the depths of the ocean. Recently ...

Locals have hailed the giant sea bugs as a delicacy, with some claiming they rival the taste of lobster ... NOAA estimates that 91% have yet to be classified, as around 80% of the planet’s ocean area ...