The Economic Times

In 2016, Barack Obama's name ended up on a newly discovered parasite, but it was an honor, and scientists had this to say

Baracktrema obamai - the unusual name may attract attention, but its evolutionary significance is what makes the discovery truly fascinating. The parasite's ability to survive within its host, its relationship to other parasitic worms and its possible connection to the evolutionary history of schistosomiasis all make it worthy of study.