Scientists have named a newly discovered species of beetle, Agaporomorphus colberti, in honor of humorist Stephen Colbert.
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One of the outstanding features of the species is the genitalia of the males. “This new species is similar to members of a clade within the genus exemplified by A. knischi…and unique in having similar, extremely complicated male genitalia…”
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They are saving that name for when scientists discover a new type of sexually transmitted disease.
They are saving that name for when scientists discover a new type of sexually transmitted disease.