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Deep-sea amphipod name inspired by medieval English literature (www.whoi.edu)

submitted 1 day ago by solo to c/tidalpunk

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The naming of a new deep-sea ocean animal pays tribute to Cervante’s novel Don Quixote and reinforces themes of sweetness and beauty.

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[–] grrgyle 2 points 1 day ago

What a stunning creature.

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[–] skizzles@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

Dulcinea camanchaca is the name.

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[–] AllNewTypeFace@leminal.space 4 points 1 day ago

TIL Cervantes was English

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