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Biology · L2 · From New Find to Official Name

How an unfamiliar organism moves from first discovery through study, naming, and peer review to become an officially recognized species.

by @openstemUpdated Biology
🦎 Unknown Organism FoundStudy & Measure ItCompare to Known SpeciesIs It New?✍️ Choose Genus + Species NameUse Existing NameWrite It Up👩‍🔬 Other Scientists Review✅ Name Becomes OfficialYesNo

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