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Jacklin Kwan

New supergiant 'Darth Vader' sea bug discovered in South China Sea — and it's absolutely massive

The head of Bathynomus vaderi.

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.

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