Namesakes in nature
- POSTED ON: 13 Mar, 2021
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- POSTED BY: Bhavya Venkatesh
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With loads of fascinating creatures on Earth, it’s no wonder that naming them becomes a challenge. Sometimes, you’ll find that the simplest way to name them is be after another creature. For instance, the elephant seal got its name because of its trunk-like nose that reminds us of the elephant. The giraffe weevil has a long neck, which explains why it was named after the giraffe, a creature that stands out for its distinctive neck. The list goes on and on.
Can you guess the names of these animals that were named after other animals?
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