List of organisms named after works of fiction

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Newly created taxonomic names in biological nomenclature often reflect the discoverer's interests or honour those the discoverer holds in esteem, including fictional elements.[1][2][3]

This is a list of real organisms with scientific names chosen to reference works of fiction.

  1. ^ Stromberg, Joseph (November 5, 2013). "Why Do We Keep Naming New Species After Characters in Pop Culture?". Smithsonian Magazine. Retrieved 2023-08-05.
  2. ^ Davis, Lauren (August 20, 2009). "30 Real Animals with Science Fiction Names". Gizmodo. Retrieved 2023-08-05.
  3. ^ Sullivan, Jay. "Ten animals named after mythological creatures". Natural History Museum.