The giant isopod has been named Bathynomus vaderi due to its resemblance to Darth Vader's iconic helmet from "Star Wars."
  • can@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    17 days ago

    The researchers noted that Bathynomus species have recently become a delicacy in Vietnam, often compared to lobster. The local demand has turned these sea bugs into an expensive staple of the live-seafood market, leading to increased fishing pressures in the region.

    Wasn’t my first thought but I guess.

    • Rhaedas@fedia.io
      11·
      17 days ago

      Humans: Find new species in the ocean

      Also humans: Fishes the species into extinction.

      Classy.