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New Deep-Sea 'Supergiant' Isopod Species Named After Darth Vader

  • Scientists have named a new deep-sea isopod Bathynomus vaderi after the character Darth Vader due to its helmet-like head.
  • The discovery of Bathynomus vaderi highlights the limited knowledge we have about deep-sea creatures.
  • Currently, there are only 11 known supergiant and nine giant Bathynomus species, with more pending formal description.
  • Scientists Sidabalok and Cheng warn that if Bathynomus vaderi becomes popular in seafood markets, it may be overfished.
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