Arthro-Pod EP 45 How to Name a Species

Howdy, howdy bug lovers! On today's show our intrepid trio of hosts discuss just how scientists name a species of animal. Mike has named several new species himself and helps to discuss just what the rules are for the process and what changes have been happening!
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Linnaeus, who created the binomial nomenclature system we are discussing
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Linnaeus
Here are some show notes if you are interestedhttps://www.cs.mcgill.ca/~rwest/wikispeedia/wpcd/wp/b/Binomial_nomenclature.htmhttps://www.amentsoc.org/insects/glossary/terms/binomial-naming-system

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