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Smithsonian’s retired museum specialist honored with newly found butterfly species
Caeruleuptychia harrisi. Credit score: Nakahara et al. When a brand new species is found, taxonomists have the privilege of selecting its scientific identify. Whereas there are pointers for naming, there’s additionally room for creativity and private affect. Usually, new species are named primarily based on their geographical location or distinguishing traits. Nevertheless, researchers even have […]
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