Eponyms have no place in 21st-century biological nomenclature
We argue that naming species in honour of a specific person is unjustifiable and out of step with equality and representation. Reforming taxonomy to remove eponyms will not be easy but could bring multiple benefits for both conservation and society.
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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Springer Nature
2023
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