A group of scientists who are country music fans have discovered new species of grasshoppers in central Texas — and named one of them after Willie Nelson, country music star and Texas native.
Hill — an assistant professor and director of the Mississippi Entomological Museum at
Of Melanoplus walkeri, he said,"Walker’s songs such as ‘Hill Country Rain,’ ‘Leavin’ Texas,’ and ‘Sangria Wine’ brought me and my field team joy while traveling between field sites and added to the amazing ambiance of the Edwards Plateau." The team also acknowledged the cultural heritage and deep connection to the region of the Comanche and Tonkawa tribes, naming two species of grasshopper after them as well, Melanoplus commanche and Melanoplus tonkawa, respectively.Writing in the journal ZooKeys, a peer-reviewed open access journal, Dr. Hill said,"These designations recognize the profound historical and cultural significance of the tribes in the region.
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