Journal article
Eponyms have no place in 21st-century biological nomenclature
- Abstract:
- 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.
- Publication status:
- Published
- Peer review status:
- Peer reviewed
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(Preview, Accepted manuscript, pdf, 304.9KB, Terms of use)
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- Publisher copy:
- 10.1038/s41559-023-02022-y
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- Publisher:
- Springer Nature
- Journal:
- Nature Ecology and Evolution More from this journal
- Volume:
- 7
- Issue:
- 8
- Pages:
- 1157–1160
- Publication date:
- 2023-03-13
- Acceptance date:
- 2023-02-20
- DOI:
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2397-334X
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English
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- Pubs id:
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1333392
- Local pid:
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pubs:1333392
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2023-03-20
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- Copyright date:
- 2023
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- © 2023, Springer Nature Limited
- Notes:
- This is the accepted manuscript version of the article. The final version is available from Springer Nature at: 10.1038/s41559-023-02022-y
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