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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Flowers of Oahu 177. Sea hibiscus (Talipariti tiliaceum)

This is a varigated variety, known locally as Mahoe.