These bizarre new beetles look so stretchy scientists named them Luffy

Scientists name newly discovered beetle after One Piece's Luffy—and the reason goes beyond anime

Scientists have named a newly discovered beetle genus after the anime character Luffy. This tribute stems from the insects' unusually long and slender body parts. Two new species, Luffy schillhammeri and Luffy nika, have been identified. The discovery offers new insights into the evolutionary history of rove beetles. This naming aims to make taxonomy more accessible to a wider audience.

Scientists Name a New Beetle Genus After One Piece Hero Luffy

Monkey D. Luffy has sailed through impossible seas, challenged emperors and stretched his rubber body into increasingly absurd shapes. Now the hero of One Piece has entered an entirely different world: scientific taxonomy. Researchers have named a newly recognized genus of rove beetles Luffy after the manga and anime protagonist. The reference is more than ... Read more The post Scientists Name a New Beetle Genus After One Piece Hero Luffy appea…

These bizarre new beetles look so stretchy scientists named them Luffy

Scientists have named a newly discovered beetle genus Luffy, inspired by the stretchy hero of the manga and anime One Piece. The insects have unusually long, slender mandibles, antennae, and mouthparts that resemble Luffy’s rubber-like ability to extend his body.