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Article: Alien Language Series Part 5 – What’s in a (species) name?

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This article discusses the justification for reviewing and changing the names of certain species with culturally insensitive or troublesome namesakes.

Written by: El Lower and Rochelle Sturtevant

Publication Date: August 10, 2022

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