My name is Melibe!

December 20, 2000
From: Melibe Tardaewether

Hello!
I thought you might be interested to know that my name is Melibe. I am 22 years old and originally from Oregon. My parents named me after the Melibe leonina. Have you ever heard of any one else named Melibe? I am very curious!!
Thanks!
Melibe

melibet@eclipseinc.com

Tardaewether, M., 2000 (Dec 20) My name is Melibe!. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/3397

Dear Melibe,
I never thought I would ever have a conversation with a Melibe! Although they are fascinating animals and have a very clever way of catching their prey, I don't think they really have the brain capacity for language.

I hope your message doesn't start an avalanche of "My name is Doris" type messages, as I am having enough trouble with the backlog of questions on real slugs. I guess naming people after slugs is completing the circle, as many slug names are directly from the names of Greek and Roman gods and goddesses.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

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