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New shrimp species named after Pink Floyd
New shrimp species named after Pink Floyd
12 April 2017 Oxford
Image copyright ARTHUR ANKER
Synalpheus pinkfloydi is a new species of pistol or snapping shrimp
A new species of shrimp has been named after Pink Floyd thanks to a pact between prog rock-loving scientists.
The synalpheus pinkfloydi uses its large pink claw to create a noise so loud it can kill small fish.
The team behind the discovery vowed years ago if it ever found a new pink shrimp it would "honour" the rockers.
Sammy De Grave, head of research at Oxford University Museum of National History, said he has been a fan of the band since he was a teenager.
And it is not the first crustacean he's named after a rock legend, having already named a species of shrimp after Rolling Stones front man, Mick Jagger - elephantis jaggerai.
Shrimp artworkImage copyrightKATE POCKLINGTON
Image caption
Pink Floyd-themed artwork was created to make the discovery
He said: "I have been listening to Floyd since The Wall was released in 1979, when I was 14 years old.
"The description of this new species of pistol shrimp was the perfect opportunity to finally give a nod to my favourite band.
"We are all Pink Floyd fans, and we always said if we would find a pink one, a new species of pink shrimp, we would name it after Pink Floyd."
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-39570005
12 April 2017 Oxford
Image copyright ARTHUR ANKER
Synalpheus pinkfloydi is a new species of pistol or snapping shrimp
A new species of shrimp has been named after Pink Floyd thanks to a pact between prog rock-loving scientists.
The synalpheus pinkfloydi uses its large pink claw to create a noise so loud it can kill small fish.
The team behind the discovery vowed years ago if it ever found a new pink shrimp it would "honour" the rockers.
Sammy De Grave, head of research at Oxford University Museum of National History, said he has been a fan of the band since he was a teenager.
And it is not the first crustacean he's named after a rock legend, having already named a species of shrimp after Rolling Stones front man, Mick Jagger - elephantis jaggerai.
Shrimp artworkImage copyrightKATE POCKLINGTON
Image caption
Pink Floyd-themed artwork was created to make the discovery
He said: "I have been listening to Floyd since The Wall was released in 1979, when I was 14 years old.
"The description of this new species of pistol shrimp was the perfect opportunity to finally give a nod to my favourite band.
"We are all Pink Floyd fans, and we always said if we would find a pink one, a new species of pink shrimp, we would name it after Pink Floyd."
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-39570005
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