New tarantula-killing worm named after Jeff Daniels

[thomdunn]

Originally published at: New tarantula-killing worm named after Jeff Daniels | Boing Boing

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[MrShiv]

@thomdunn

I was honored by their homage to me…

@thomdunn

…a large group of nematodes intertwined inside the tarantula’s oral cavity…

Weird flex, but OK

[Papasan]

I wish them both safe passage through this most difficult times.

[docosc]

@thomdunn

And of course, in Hollywood, you haven’t really made it until you’ve been recognized by those in the field of parasitology.

[SpunkyTWS]

I assume one has already been named after John Goodman.

[ikeOnABike]

As his co-star said:

[Aleqi]

Keep up the good work!