Does anyone know the history behind the name of the genus Argonauta, a type of octopus? It seems to me that it should be related to the story of Jason and the Argonauts somehow but I can't figure out how. While you're at it, if you know the history behind the name Argonaute, a protein involved in RNAi, I would like to know that as well. Please include your references if possible. Thanks!
2006-09-26 09:51:54 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
I know about Jason and the Argonauts.....I'm asking what, if anything, that has to do with an octopus or an RNAi protein.
2006-09-26 10:05:38 · update #1
Probably from the isle of Argos, in Greece. I didn't look it up, I am merely guessing that i am right.
2006-09-26 09:54:00 · answer #1 · answered by raiderking69 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
argonaut
One entry found for argonaut.
Main Entry: ar·go·naut
Pronunciation: 'är-g&-"not, -"nät
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin Argonautes, from Greek ArgonautEs, from ArgO, ship in which the Argonauts sailed + nautEs sailor -- more at NAUTICAL
1 a capitalized : any of a band of heroes sailing with Jason in quest of the Golden Fleece b : an adventurer engaged in a quest
2 : PAPER NAUTILUS
2006-09-26 09:57:47 · answer #2 · answered by This, That & such 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋