Still Waters Posted March 10, 2013 #1 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Taxonomy is the foundation stone of science and the system we use to categorise our complex natural world. Around one million insect species have been named and described to date. But there are an estimated 8-10 million living insect species on Earth, meaning new species are being discovered on a daily basis. http://www.bbc.co.uk...onment-21712920 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashotep Posted March 10, 2013 #2 Share Posted March 10, 2013 There are so many glad I'm not the one trying to pick out a name for them. It's hard enough to pick out a name for your baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q-C Posted March 10, 2013 #3 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Interesting! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLastLazyGun Posted March 12, 2013 #4 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Animals are often named after the numpty who discovered them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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