Decolonizing Species Names

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By The RevelatorFeb 3, 2021, 2:50 pm241 pts
By John R. Platt What's in a species name? In some cases, the answers include paternalism, colonialism, sexism and racism. Take the Townsend's warbler (Setophaga townsendi), for example. This small, bright yellow North American bird was first scientifically described at Fort Vancouver in Washington state, just…

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