| ISBN: | 9780300238280 |
| Publication date: | 5th May 2020 |
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| Publisher: | Yale University Press |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 256 pages |
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Taxonomy and systematics |
This charming, informative, and accessible history examines the fascinating stories behind taxonomic nomenclature, from Linnaeus himself naming a small and unpleasant weed after a rival botanist to the recent influx of scientific names based on pop-culture icons-including David Bowie's spider, Frank Zappa's jellyfish, and Beyoncé's fly. Exploring the naming process as an opportunity for scientists to express themselves in creative ways, Stephen B.
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