Star Wars has become one of the most beloved franchises across the globe, spawning numerous feature films, games, TV series, and more. Since kicking off in 1977, the fanbase around Star Wars has continued to grow, and marine scientists are among its devoted followers. According to Popular Science, one researcher recently named a new coral species after a famous Wookiee. As a result, the coral was named Iridogorgia chewbacca. Speaking of animals named after Star Wars characters, have you heard of Bathynomus vaderi?