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New sea slug species named after Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha
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New sea slug species named after Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha
Biologist Jesus Ortea has named a newly discovered sea slug species after Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, citing his World Cup performance.
- Vozinha, 40, kept a clean sheet in a goalless draw against Spain during the 2026 World Cup group stage.
- Ortea discovered the small red mollusc in the Caribbean and named it Aldisa vozinha.
- Ortea said the red colour of the species was a reminder of Vozinha's feat against Spain, nicknamed La Roja.
- Vozinha's Instagram followers grew from 50,000 to 17.4 million after his World Cup display.
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