Not only is this species new to science, but this remarkable individual is the first record of a rare biological phenomenon in this previously unknown species.
The species is named after Inazuma, a character from the Japanese manga ‘One Piece,’ known for the ability to change sex between male and female. The Inazuma style is characterized by bilateral asymmetry, presenting distinct coloration with orange on the left side and white on the right side,” Mr Kunsete, Natapot and collaborators wrote in their study. “This color arrangement closely mirrors the sexual dimorphism observed in this species, with males exhibiting white coloration and females displaying orange.”
Damarchus inazuma