New Beetle Genus Named After Anime Character ‘Luffy’
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New Beetle Genus Named After Anime Character ‘Luffy’

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Scientists have discovered a new genus of beetle and named it *Luffy*, drawing inspiration from the main character in the popular manga and anime series *One Piece*. The beetles are characterized by their remarkably long and slender mandibles, antennae, and mouthparts.

The newly identified insects possess physical traits that reminded researchers of Luffy’s signature ability to stretch his body. According to ScienceDaily, these features include unusually elongated appendages.

The scientists specifically chose the name *Luffy* because of the resemblance between the beetle's anatomy and the anime character's rubber-like stretching powers.

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