Friday 17 May 2024

What's In a Critter's Name? 80. Python

The Python, according to the myth, is named after a serpent, slain by Apollo. 'He' was called 'pythius, commemorating a victory near Delphi.

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What's In a Critter's Name? 194. Cuttlefish

This cephalopod's name is derived from the Old English 'cudele'. It may be linked to the Old Norse 'koddi' (cushion) an...