Some people claim that Bathynomus vaderi tastes better than lobsters, which are known as ... referred to as "marine insects" or "sea bugs," on social media, including instructions on how to ...

Ever heard that screeching sound coming from a boiling lobster? Believe it or not, the crustacean isn't screaming, but the ...

The giant isopod has been named Bathynomus vaderi due to its resemblance to Darth Vader's iconic helmet from "Star Wars." ...

If you buy through a BGR link, we may earn an affiliate commission, helping support our expert product labs. The ocean is full of bizarre creatures, but a new discovery might take the crown for ...

Supergiant sea bugs, including B. vaderi ... with their flesh often compared to that of lobster, according to the study. As Bathynomus grew in popularity, in 2017 some specimens were sold for ...

The giant isopod's meat is said to be even more delicious than lobster, and commercial fisherman are now hauling it from the sea to meet demand. The bug's head bears a striking resemblance to ...

The researchers formally described the novel sea bug in a paper published this month ... Because they are often compared to lobster, Bathynomus species, such as B. jamesi, have become a delicacy ...