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The Beyoncé Fly: Why Insects Are Named for Celebs
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2:30Now PlayingIn search of names for new insect species, scientists often look to celebrities and other public figures for inspiration. Meet the fly named after Beyoncé and the praying mantis named for Justice Ginsburg. Photo: Bryan Lessard (CSIRO)/Getty Images
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