Article 4T6VX Tiny beetle named after climate activist Greta Thunberg

Tiny beetle named after climate activist Greta Thunberg

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Scientists at Natural History Museum honour teenager's 'outstanding contribution'

A tiny species of beetle discovered more than 50 years ago has been named after environmental campaigner Greta Thunberg.

Scientists at the Natural History Museum in London have officially called the insect Nelloptodes gretae to honour the 16-year-old Swedish activist's "outstanding contribution" in raising global awareness of climate change.

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