Friday, April 15, 2005
"Axis of Weevils" - Beetles and Our Leaders
Agathidium bushi, Agathidium cheneyi, and Agathidium rumsfeldi
Great honor; quite appropriate.
"They are synonymous with American power, conservatism and the projection of military might. Now the names of Bush, Cheney and Rumsfeld have gained a second, somewhat less formidable connotation: two scientists have named a species of beetle after America's paramount triumvirate."
The Guardian-Axis of Weevils
Great honor; quite appropriate.
"They are synonymous with American power, conservatism and the projection of military might. Now the names of Bush, Cheney and Rumsfeld have gained a second, somewhat less formidable connotation: two scientists have named a species of beetle after America's paramount triumvirate."
The Guardian-Axis of Weevils
