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Should offensive species names be changed? The organisms that honour dictators, racists and criminals

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Renaming Species: A Debate on Eponyms

This chapter explores the challenges of renaming organisms that reference historically offensive figures, highlighting efforts by organizations like the American Ornithological Society. It discusses the implications of such names on biodiversity awareness and conservation, particularly in regions like Latin America. The ongoing debate within the scientific community weighs historical significance against the need for sensitivity in species nomenclature.

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