Tag: #New Species

A New Insect Genus Named in Honor of Taylor Swift: Swiftiephylus Lives on Australian Casuarinas

Science 09/11/2026, 13:06

Entomologists have described a new genus of herbivorous insects, Swiftiephylus, that lives on Australian casuarinas. Four species within the genus were named in honor of Taylor Swift and her albums.

From a school hobby to world science: how a 13-year-old Japanese schoolboy discovered a new species of 'mathematical' jellyfish

Science 08/16/2026, 23:24

🇯🇵 13-year-old Japanese schoolboy Ryoya Sugimoto made a sensational discovery by finding a new species of marine organism! 👁️ In 2018, the boy noticed strange jellyfish near the pier that did not match any known species. Thanks to his hobby and cooperation with scientists from NOAA (USA), he helped describe a new species — Orchistoma integrale. 🧬 It is called the 'integral jellyfish' because of the shape of its reproductive organs, which resemble the integral sign. Despite the name, it is a hydroid animal, not a 'true' jellyfish. Ryoya's story proves: science begins with curiosity! 🔬🌊 #Science #Japan #Jellyfish #Discovery #Biology #CitizenScience