Wednesday, 26 June 2024

What's In a Critter's Name? 192. Limpet

Limpet is from the Middle English 'lempet'. Ultimately this name is, perhaps, from 'lambo' (I lick) and 'petra' (rock).

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CRISPR and Conservation

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