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Beetles Named After Luffy Solve Taxonomy Puzzle | Science News
Scientists just unveiled a brand-new beetle genus named after Luffy from One Piece, complete with stretchy-mouthpart vibes that mirror the rubber-man’s signature moves. Found in China and Laos, the two species — Luffy schillhammeri and Luffy nika — aren’t just cool-named; they’re key puzzle pieces filling gaps in rove beetle evolution. The team hopes this pop-culture twist sparks curiosity about taxonomy, proving science can be both rigorous and wildly imaginative — and maybe even inspire the next generation of biodiversity nerds. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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