In article ,
Brian Allardice wrote:
On Fri, 3 Feb 2006 12:21:42 -0000, "Jeff" wrote:


There was once a HMS Cockchafer... would love to know what the rest of
the class we called....


Insect Class:

Aphis, Bee, Cicada, Cockchafer, Cricket, Glower, Gnat, Ladybird, Mantis,
Moth, Scarab and Tarantula

But a tarantula is not an insect....

True, of course. But I don't think the Admiralty was that concerned (and
besides, "Arthropod class" doesn't sound too good).

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