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New fish species named after K-pop star Jennie by Chinese scientists

Chinese scientists have discovered a new species of fish, a tiny bumblebee goby measuring less than 9mm, and have named it *Brachygobius jennie* in honor of the K-pop star Jennie from the group Blackpink. The discovery, made in mangrove wetlands near the Pearl River estuary, is significant as it is the first of its genus found in China and could serve as a model for studying vertebrate miniaturization. The lead researcher, Tian Jiangyan, stated that listening to Jennie's music inspired her during the research process, leading to the decision to name the species after the singer. AI

RANK_REASON Discovery of a new species and its naming, published in a peer-reviewed journal. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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New fish species named after K-pop star Jennie by Chinese scientists

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Ling Xin ·

    Chinese scientists love Blackpink’s Jennie so much they named a fish after her

    A popular K-pop star has found an unlikely place in the scientific record after researchers in China named a newly discovered fish species after her. Jennie Ruby Jane, from Blackpink, was “a constant source of inspiration” for the master’s student who discovered the tiny black-an…