Submission + - A Scientist Is Selling the Right to Name His Newly-Discovered Moth on eBay (vice.com)
sarahnaomi writes: An entomologist has decided to use the platform to auction off the naming rights for a newly-discovered species of moth.
When a new species is discovered, the honor of naming it goes to whoever found it. However, Eric H. Metzler, an entomologist from the Wedge Entomological Foundation, decided to ask Western National Parks Association—who funded some of his research—to start an online auction and take the proceeds.
When a new species is discovered, the honor of naming it goes to whoever found it. However, Eric H. Metzler, an entomologist from the Wedge Entomological Foundation, decided to ask Western National Parks Association—who funded some of his research—to start an online auction and take the proceeds.
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