New foot-long crustacean named after Darth Vader

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Summary:
- The article discusses the discovery of a new species of crustacean that resembles the iconic Darth Vader character from the Star Wars franchise.
- The newly discovered species, named Leiopus darthvaderi, is a type of amphipod found in the deep waters of the South China Sea.
- The crustacean's distinctive helmet-like carapace and dark coloration are the features that led researchers to draw the comparison to the famous Star Wars villain.

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