A blind beetle named Hitler? The case for changing offensive names of animals and plants, and how it can be done

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Taxonomy is the science of describing, classifying and naming organisms. It organizes the vast diversity of life on Earth. Species are grouped based on shared characteristics, providing a system that allows scientists to understand and communicate about the natural world.

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