Gelete, Desalegn Chala; Endresen, Dag; Demissew, Sebsebe; Slaughter, Laura Ann; Johnsen, Einar Broch; Stenseth, Nils Christian (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel, 2024-07-22)
The binomial nomenclature system, introduced by Carl Linnaeus in the 18th century, has been fundamental for scientific communication and data management. Despite its utility, some scientific names reflect historical biases and ethical issues, including colonial legacies, racism, sexism, and derogatory terms. Recent debates highlight the need to address these injustices, with arguments both for and ...