Scientists Name Bizarre New Beetle Genus After Popular Anime Character Luffy
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Two new rove beetle species in the genus Luffy—characterized by exceptionally elongated mandibles, antennae, and mouthparts—were formally described from Southeast Asian forests (Yunnan Province and Laos), clarifying previously disputed evolutionary relationships within the Ocypus group of beetles and advancing understanding of rove beetle taxonomy.
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