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taxonomy argument

How a scientific spat over how to name species turned into a big plus for nature
12 Aug 2020

How a scientific spat over how to name species turned into a big plus for nature

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Biological Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
For years a battle has raged about the rules of taxonomy. Scientist vs scientist. Comparisons to Stalin. But a conclusion may have been reached, with both sides happy. This article is best suited to Year 5, 7, and 10 Biology … Continued
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