This deep-sea creature, named after Darth Vader due to its helmet-like head, belongs to the “supergiants” group, reaching up to 12.8 inches (325 mm) in length and weighing over 2.2 pounds.

A team of scientists discovered a new species of giant isopod in the deep waters near Vietnam's Spratly Islands and named it Bathynomus vaderi, in honor of the iconic helmet worn by Darth Vader ...