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synalpheus pinkfloydi
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The tag synalpheus pinkfloydi refers to a newly discovered species of pistol shrimp named after the rock band Pink Floyd. Found off the Pacific coast of Panama, this shrimp is notable for its striking pink-colored claw. The discovery was made by researchers including Sammy De Grave from the Oxford Museum of Natural History. The name pays homage to the band's music, with the researchers being music enthusiasts. This tag covers discussions about the species, its naming, and the scientific context of the discovery.
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NEWS 'Pink Floyd shrimp' discovered on The Dark Side of the Lagoon
RESEARCHERS scouring The Dark Side of the Lagoon have discovered a new species of shrimp with a prog rock twist. The pistol shrimp with a striking pink-coloured claw has today been named after rock pioneers Pink Floyd by the music-mad academics who found it. Head of research at the Oxford...- whoosh
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