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Meet Neopalpa donaldtrumpi. University of California, Davis biologist Dr. Vazrick Nazari named the twirler moth, a new species recently discovered in the American southwest, in honor of the yellowish-white scales on its head that bear a striking resemblance to Donald J. Trump's iconic coif.
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Nazari notes that N. donaldtrumpi is native to an area of the country that is becoming increasingly urbanized and popualted, which could pose a threat to the species' long-term survival. He hopes that naming the species after the new president will generate interest in wildlife conservation.
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"By naming this species after the 45th President of the United States, I hope to bring some public attention to, and interest in, the importance of alpha-taxonomy in better understanding the neglected micro-fauna component of the North American biodiversity," Nazari said in a news release.
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Trump isn't the only president to have species named after him -- nine species have been named in honor of President Barack Obama, including an ancient lizard and a coral reef fish.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.