Naming the menagerie: creativity, culture and consequences in the formation of scientific names
The coining of scientific names for newly described species is one of the most creative acts
in science. We briefly review the history of species naming, with an emphasis on constraints …
in science. We briefly review the history of species naming, with an emphasis on constraints …
The systematics and nomenclature of the Dodo and the Solitaire (Aves: Columbidae), and an overview of columbid family-group nomina
The Dodo and its extinct sister species, the Solitaire, are iconic exemplars of the destructive
capabilities of humanity. These secondarily terrestrial columbids became extinct within a …
capabilities of humanity. These secondarily terrestrial columbids became extinct within a …
Impact on species' online attention when named after celebrities
Celebrities can generate substantial attention and influence public interest in species. Using
a large‐scale examination of publicly available data, we assessed whether species across 6 …
a large‐scale examination of publicly available data, we assessed whether species across 6 …
Building bridges in the conversation on eponymous common names of North American birds
Like many other fields, ornithology and birding are addressing their legacy of colonialism,
including re‐examining their naming practices. Discussions about eponyms, when species …
including re‐examining their naming practices. Discussions about eponyms, when species …
Rethinking dinosaur origins: oldest known equatorial dinosaur-bearing assemblage (mid-late Carnian Popo Agie FM, Wyoming, USA)
The origin of Dinosauria is thought to be deeply rooted in the high-latitude southern
hemisphere (Gondwana). Nearly 6–10 million years separates Gondwanan faunas and the …
hemisphere (Gondwana). Nearly 6–10 million years separates Gondwanan faunas and the …
Unraveling the two unknown storm-petrels of South America: a review about the white-vented storm-petrel (o ceanites gracilis) and pincoya storm-petrel (Oceanites …
HC Delfino, JA Angarita-Báez - Marine Biodiversity, 2024 - Springer
The diverse marine ecosystems found within South America provide a suitable habitat for a
wide array of avian species. Nevertheless, despite the richness of species that these …
wide array of avian species. Nevertheless, despite the richness of species that these …
Eponyms in biological nomenclature and the Slippery Slope and Pandora's Box arguments
SL Mosyakin - Ukrainian Botanical Journal, 2023 - ukrbotj.co.ua
Following the discussion initiated by the opinion article by Guedes et al.(2023)“Eponyms
have no place in 21st-century biological nomenclature” published in Nature Ecology & …
have no place in 21st-century biological nomenclature” published in Nature Ecology & …
Protecting stable biological nomenclatural systems enables universal communication: A collective international appeal
The fundamental value of universal nomenclatural systems in biology is that they enable
unambiguous scientific communication. However, the stability of these systems is threatened …
unambiguous scientific communication. However, the stability of these systems is threatened …
[HTML][HTML] Bird names as critical communication infrastructure in the contexts of history, language, and culture
K Winker - Zootaxa, 2024 - mapress.com
Standardized taxonomies and lists of birds were created to improve communication. They
are linguistic infrastructure―biodiversity indices and dictionaries―that have been …
are linguistic infrastructure―biodiversity indices and dictionaries―that have been …
[PDF][PDF] Protecting stable biological nomenclatural systems enables universal communication
The fundamental value of universal nomenclatural systems in biology, and the key to their
success, is that they have enabled unambiguous scientific communication among and …
success, is that they have enabled unambiguous scientific communication among and …