The Tarantobelus jeffdanielsi parasite kills tarantulas, just like Daniels did in the 1990 cult classic Arachnophobia
It was a career honor Jeff Daniels probably didn’t think he was going to be bestowed with. The famed actor, musician, and producer on Wednesday etched his way into history by inspiring the name of a very special newly discovered species of worm.
The parasite – now dubbed Tarantobelus jeffdanielsi – kills tarantulas, just like Daniels did in the 1990 cult classic Arachnophobia. (Note: for all those concerned – unlike his newly discovered namesake – Daniels did not actually kill any spiders. Allegedly no arachnids were harmed on set).
