Chinese scientists love Blackpink’s Jennie so much they named a fish after her
Chinese researchers have named a newly discovered species of bumblebee goby after K-pop star Jennie from the group Blackpink. The fish, found near the Pearl River estuary, is the smallest of its genus and serves as a subject for studying vertebrate miniaturization.
Why it matters
The naming highlights the intersection of pop culture and scientific taxonomy, while the discovery itself provides new data on biological evolution.
At less than 9mm, Jennie’s bumblebee goby is the smallest of its genus and the first to be found in China
The article is a lighthearted human-interest piece focused on scientific discovery and pop culture influence.
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