Friday 3 May 2024

What's In a Critter's Name? 37. Nautilus

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The New Latin nautilus is derived from the Ancient Greek nautilos. A naus was a ship, so a nautilos was a sailor.

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What's In a Critter's Name? 86. Puffin

The Puffins get their name from their 'puff-ball' appearance.