Metaphors
Strawberries - and blueberries, raspberries, blackberries - but not Bananas
Strawberries aren’t berries. And neither are blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries. By definition, berries have to be produced from a single ovary, like a redcurrant or a grape ... or a banana
Arabic numbers (1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ...) originated in this country, not the Arabian Peninsula
Arabic numbers (1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ...) originated in India, not the Arabian Peninsula. They’re named for the Arabian mathematicians who introduced them to Europe in the Middle Ages.
Koala bears aren't, and king crabs aren't?
Koala bears are marsupials, not bears, and king crabs aren’t crabs. They’re one of the many animals that are referred to as “false crabs,” along with the closely-related hermit crabs.
Neither glow-worms, nor Fireflies be.
Glow-worms and fireflies aren’t worms or flies, but insect larvae and beetles, respectively.
Neither Starfish nor jellyfish be.
Starfish and jellyfish aren’t fish—they are echinoderms and cnidarians, respectively.
Neither Peanuts, Coconuts nor Walnuts be.
Peanuts aren’t nuts, but they are related to peas. Coconuts and walnuts aren’t nuts either, but rather “drupes”—like dates, coffee beans, and olives