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Common Latin Vocabulary for Taxonomic Biology

Common Latin Vocabulary for Taxonomic Biology

A specialized list of words for those wishing to study zoology and botany

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Alex Nusky
Apr 22, 2023
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Common Latin Vocabulary for Taxonomic Biology
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About a year ago I coined the term “armatheca” to describe a sort of metaphorical toolkit of niche vocabulary that a student would want to carry around in their back pocket if they want to enter a certain field. This philosophy of selective instruction is already embraced at the beginner level; pocket travel guides never advertise the claim that they wi…

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