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A new supergiant isopod was found near the Spratly Islands in South China Sea — and it's absolutely massive
Scientists have discovered a never-before-seen giant sea bug after studying samples purchased from fishers in Vietnam.
“Bathynomus vaderi belongs to the genus Bathynomus
— giant isopods that are abundant in cold, deep waters. It is a
"supergiant," weighing over 2.2 pounds (1 kilogram) and growing up to
12.8 inches (32.5 centimeters) long, making it one of the largest known
isopods.”
The species is named "vaderi" because its
head resembles Darth Vader's iconic helmet from "Star Wars."
It seems that God can make animals big or small, and
in this instance it is big.
Source:
Jacklin Kwan 2025 New supergiant 'Darth Vader' sea bug discovered in South China Sea — and it's absolutely massive | Live Science 14 January
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