This Newly Discovered Crustacean Has Been Named After Elton John
- 9 years ago
A new study establishes the identity of a new species of crustacean which has been named Leucothoe eltoni after the famous entertainer Elton John.
Elton John wore such comically large shoes in one movie that he inspired at least one scientist to name an animal after him.
A recent study describes the newly discovered species of crustacean called Leucothoe eltoni after the famous entertainer.
The lead author explains, “I named the species in honor of Sir Elton John because I have listened to his music in my lab during my entire scientific career. So when this unusual crustacean with a greatly enlarged appendage appeared under my microscope after a day of collecting, a
Elton John wore such comically large shoes in one movie that he inspired at least one scientist to name an animal after him.
A recent study describes the newly discovered species of crustacean called Leucothoe eltoni after the famous entertainer.
The lead author explains, “I named the species in honor of Sir Elton John because I have listened to his music in my lab during my entire scientific career. So when this unusual crustacean with a greatly enlarged appendage appeared under my microscope after a day of collecting, a