La Cucaracha: Water bug species ‘Litarachna lopezae’ named after Jennifer Lopez – News 12 Bronx

 

Watch Video: Water bug species ‘Litarachna lopezae’ named after Jennifer Lopez – News 12 Bronx.

 

THE BRONX – A new species of water bug has been named after pop singer and Bronx native Jennifer Lopez.

Scientists from the University of Montenegro say they were entertained by J. Lo’s music while doing research on the newly named “Litarachna lopezae.”

They collected the water mite from a coral reef in Mona Passage between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.

Follow us:

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Welcome2TheBronx/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Welcome2TheBronx/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Welcome2theBX

Instagram: http://instagram.com/welcome2thebronx

Tumblr: http://welcome2thebronx.tumblr.com/

Ed García Conde

Ed García Conde is a life-long Bronxite who spends his time documenting the people, places, and things that make the borough a special place in the hopes of dispelling the negative stereotypes associated with The Bronx. His writings are often cited by mainstream media and is often consulted for his expertise on the borough's rich history.