X gon give it to ya : science_memes@mander.xyz

X gon give it to ya (mander.xyz)

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[–] SharkAttak@kbin.melroy.org 18 points 6 months ago

"Much too difficult" for the same children that would learn tens of dinosaurs' scientific names?

[–] Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works 9 points 6 months ago

Good reverse psychology, Xantusia riversiana gonna be baby's first word.

[–] Semjeza@fedinsfw.app 5 points 6 months ago

I appreciate the choice made over X-ray fish, Xantops, and Xerus.

Going hard, and I wonder what other letters have.

[–] kubofhromoslav@lemmy.world 4 points 6 months ago

This is a self-awareness at its peak!

[–] Surenho@beehaw.org 3 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Maybe for English speakers.

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[–] Rugnjr@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 6 months ago (1 child)

I suppose all those children speaking both Hungarian and Latin will have no problem with the Latin name of this creature named after a Hungarian biologist

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[–] Surenho@beehaw.org 2 points 6 months ago

Hahaha those damn latin hungarian bilingual children have it easy xd. Jk aside, latin names are easier for people speaking spanish, greek, italians, or portuguese. Many times we can tell what something is by only its latin name.

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