Taxonomic practice, creativity, and fashion: What's in a spider name?
S. Mammola, N. Viel, D. Amiar, A. Mani, C. Herve, S. B. Heard, D. Fontaneto, J. Petillon
This study analyzes 48,464 spider species names to show how naming practices have changed over time and space, with increasing use of cultural references and geography.
bioRxiv · Feb 6, 2022Scientific Communication & Education