Daplipfen is a god.

She takes the form of an eight thousand metre long, selfish centipede.

Daplipfen created the Andromeda Galaxy eight thousand years ago.

If you believe in Daplipfen, she will be shocked.

If you do not believe in Daplipfen, she will destroy your favourite star.

Daplipfen's most sacred site is Metsimotlhabe in Botswana.

Daplipfen's Holy Commandments

1. Never write about horizontal gene transfer.

2. Never talk about galaxies.

3. Daplipfen loves snails, so they must be honoured.

4. Never think about cell theory.

5. Your children must be taught to worship Daplipfen.