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Five good reasons not to dismiss scientific binomial nomenclature in conservation, environmental education and citizen science: A case study with bees.
Document Type
Article
Source
Systematic Entomology. Oct2024, Vol. 49 Issue 4, p527-535. 9p.
Subject
*SCIENCE education
*AQUATIC insects
*SCIENTIFIC knowledge
*BIOLOGICAL classification
*ASIAN giant hornets
*HONEYBEES
*BEES
*BEE colonies
*BIRD nests
Language
ISSN
0307-6970
Abstract
This article explores the importance of using scientific binomial nomenclature for bees and argues against relying solely on vernacular or common names. The authors provide five reasons for the significance of scientific names in promoting bee literacy and facilitating consistent communication across languages and cultures. They also discuss the role of citizen science in collecting field data and improving scientific knowledge about bee species. While acknowledging the limitations of citizen science projects and the challenges of using vernacular names, the article emphasizes the continued use of scientific names in environmental education and citizen science initiatives. Additionally, the text discusses the use of vernacular names and common names in the taxonomy of mayflies, stoneflies, and webspinners. It explains that vernacular names can be misleading and vary across languages and regions, making them less accurate in reflecting the ecology and taxonomy of species. The text highlights the importance of scientific binomial nomenclature in providing a stable and universal naming system for organisms. It concludes by acknowledging the challenges of language barriers and emphasizing the need for transparency and regulation in the naming process. Lastly, the article focuses on the classification and identification of wild bee species, comparing the use of vernacular names versus scientific names. The authors argue that while vernacular names can be useful for outreach and cultural awareness, scientific names are crucial for conservation efforts and scientific communication across borders and cultures. They caution against relying exclusively on vernacular names, as it can lead to confusion, misidentification, and the dismissal of scientific taxonomy. The authors advocate for a collaborative [Extracted from the article]