What's in a name? Common name misuse potentially confounds the conservation of the wild camel Camelus ferus

Common names allow species diversity to be acknowledged by experts and non-specialists alike; they are descriptors with both scientific and cultural implications. However, a lack of clarity when using a common name could risk altering perceptions of threatened species. This is the case for the Criti...

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Main Authors: Anna M. Jemmett, Jim J. Groombridge, John Hare, Adiya Yadamsuren, Pamela A. Burger, John G. Ewen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2023-03-01
Series:Oryx
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Online Access:https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S0030605322000114/type/journal_article