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Why Most New Species Are Discovered By Amateurs

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To learn more about this topic, start your googling with these keywords:

  • Taxonomy: The branch of science concerned with classifying organisms
  • Taxonomic Impediment: The gaps in our taxonomic knowledge and the shortage of trained taxonomists and curators.
  • Amateur Taxonomist: Someone who classifies organisms but is not paid to do so.
  • Malacology: The study of mollusks, including snails and slugs.
  • Type Specimen: The specimen used to officially describe a new species.

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