From a Hugh Jackman-esque spider to honouring traditional Indigenous words, these species have memorable names.
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Associate Professor, Adelaide University ; South Australian Museum
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Research Scientist in Archaeology, South Australian Museum
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Senior Research Scientist, Earth & Biological Sciences, South Australian Museum; Adelaide University
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Senior Research Scientist, South Australian Museum; Flinders University
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Head of Research, South Australian Museum
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Principal Researcher, South Australian Museum; Adelaide University