From Aristotle’s early groupings to Linnaeus’ binomial system, taxonomy has evolved into a dynamic science shaped by genetic discoveries. Modern tools like DNA barcoding are refining our understanding ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American As an undergraduate studying primatology, I ...

Species lists are one of the unseen pillars of science and society. Lists of species underpin our understanding of the natural world, threatened species management, quarantine, disease control and ...

Systematics and taxonomy are complementary scientific disciplines within the biological sciences that address organismal diversity and evolutionary relationships. Systematics encompasses the study and ...

Every known animal has both a common name and a scientific name. While common names are used in everyday situations, ...

Museums are cathedrals of science, but they are under threat worldwide as part of a malaise of undervaluing museum collections and the field of taxonomy, the science of naming biodiversity. The Museum ...