Taylor Swift influenced an entomologist to name a brand-new millipede species after the megastar
Taylor Swift has countless Grammys and also American Music Honors, but this new honor will certainly be a first for the global pop star.
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A newly discovered species of millipede was named after Swift, according to a research study released in the journal ZooKeys. It's called Nannaria swiftae, or Swift twisted-claw millipede.
Lead study author Derek Hennen is a self-proclaimed Swiftie as well as intended to recognize the vocalist. He was a doctoral prospect at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg at the time of the study.
"Her music has obtained me with bumpy rides, as well as it's kind of a great little thank you I can offer for the pleasure her music has actually brought me," Hennen claimed.
Hennen located the Appalachian millipede in Loss Creek Falls State Park in Spencer, Tennessee, the same state Swift transferred to as a young adult to pursue her vocal singing career.
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If Swift becomes aware of the naming, Hennen hopes she's happy about it and also uses it as an opportunity to learn more concerning the millipede.