Taxonomy of the Occlupanida (parasitoids on bread bag tags)
This article presents a humorous, mock-scientific taxonomy of 'Occlupanida,' the plastic tags used to close bread bags. It explores the classification of these objects within the phylum Plasticae based on their physical characteristics and oral grooves.
Why it matters
It serves as a satirical commentary on the nature of scientific classification and the ubiquity of plastic waste in modern society.
Class Occlupanida (Occlu=to close, pan= bread) are placed under the Kingdom Microsynthera, of the Phylum Plasticae. Occlupanids share phylum Plasticae with 45 record holders, plastic juice caps, and other often ignored small plastic objects.
The content is clearly satirical and lacks any political or social bias.
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