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Fish named after K-pop star Jennie by Chinese scientists

Researchers in China have named a newly discovered fish species after the popular K-pop star Jennie from the group Blackpink. This naming highlights a unique intersection of pop culture and scientific discovery. AI

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Fish named after K-pop star Jennie by Chinese scientists

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

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