Tag: scientific names

Q: Why do we have to use scientific names when common names are so much easier?

by BLOGS.IFAS

July 18, 2017

Q: Why do we have to use scientific names when common names are so much easier? I can’t pronounce or spell the names. A: You have raised an interesting question and one I am sure many others have scratched their heads about. Very few of ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Horticulture
Tags: Linnaeus, Scientific Names

Deciphering Scientific Names

by Betty Staugler

May 15, 2015

So when was the last time you bragged to your friends about catching a big Megalops atlanticus or a nice Centropomus undecimalis? Umm, yeah … probably never! Most of us don’t speak scientific geek and aren’t impressed when others ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Tags: Fish, Greek Names, Latin Names, Scientific Names

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