Sure, the idea of a terrifying sea bug the size of a small dog may send shivers down your spine, but B. vaderi is also a marvel of nature.

Imagine a bug-like creature that’s the length of a small dog. It’s not a comforting picture, but it’s one you might come across if you ever venture into the depths of the ocean.

Deep-sea sea bugs, or the Bathynomus species, have been eaten regularly in Vietnam since 2017, according to the researchers, ... but they're usually incredibly small, about 2.5 centimeters.

Newly-discovered giant sea bug resembling Darth Vader isn't as scary as it looks The creature belongs to a genus of giant isopods found in abundance in deep-sea waters, though the size of B ...

These small, paired appendages near the mouth bite, hold and tear food, ... Instead, the sea-bug taco likely got around as modern horseshoe crabs do: by swimming upside down.

Researchers exploring the wares of fishers in Vietnam discovered a “supergiant” sea bug species whose resemblance to Darth Vader inspired its name.

The difference between bugs and insects comes down to more than just semantics. ... Most people think of bugs as any small, non-sea creature with more than four legs, ...