Newly-discovered giant sea bug resembling Darth Vader isn't as scary as it looks
Researchers exploring the wares of fishers in Vietnam discovered a “supergiant” sea bug species whose resemblance to Darth Vader inspired its name.
The force awakens as giant 'Darth Vader' sea bug emerges from Vietnam's seas
Scientists have discovered a new species of 'supergiant' sea bug in Vietnam, named Bathynomus vaderi due to its resemblance ...
On This Day: China puts Wuhan in lockdown over COVID-19
On Jan. 23, 2020, the Chinese government issued a travel ban for all residents of Wuhan, the epicenter of a novel coronavirus ...
Wildlife camera surveys in Vietnam reveal the conservation importance of habitat transition zones
Globally, tropical rain forests are among the most species-rich habitats and are therefore often prioritized in conservation ...
2-foot-long creature with ‘secretive’ lifestyle found in Vietnam. It’s a new species
In a darkened forest of central Vietnam, a 2-foot-long creature with “enlarged” teeth climbed through a tree. Its “secretive” ...
Rare creatures — from sun bears to pangolins — recorded in Cambodia park. See them
Much of the park is unexplored, earning the park its nickname as the “Amazon of Asia,” according to Fauna & Flora, a ...
Scientists Discover Scary-Looking New Ocean Species With 'Star Wars'-Inspired Name
A new study published in the ZooKeys journal tells the story of Bathynomus vaderi, a new "supergiant" sea bug species found ...
"Supergiant" sea bug named after Darth Vader found in South China Sea
Researchers studying crustaceans in Vietnam have identified a new "supergiant" sea bug species that bears a surprising ...
Rare species discovered deep within Cambodian mountains
The first comprehensive biodiversity survey of Cambodia’s remote and wild Virachey National Park highlights rare species.
Giant ‘Darth Vader’ sea bug discovered off the coast of Vietnam
Scientists have newly identified a “supergiant” sea bug species after purchasing crustaceans from fishermen and restaurants ...
Scientists Discover Bizarre “Darth Vader” Sea Creature
Bathynomus vaderi, a newly discovered giant isopod in Vietnam, is now a popular delicacy and highlights the urgent need to ...
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Origin and evolution of the flora and fauna of Hainan Island, China
In a paper published in SCIENCE CHINA Earth Sciences, the formation and evolution of the biota in Hainan Island were revealed via research on their genomes, phylogeny, and molecular biogeography. It ...