1. [From the first reading] What are the difficulties with using Appropriateness as a principle for determining valid species names? 2. [From the first reading] What are the major strengths and weaknesses of using Priority to determine valid species names? 3. [From the first reading] When was the Plenary Powers rule adopted and what problems does it solve? 4. [From the first reading] Why was Othniel Marsh seemingly prone to making rushed identifications that lacked thorough consideration? Why […]
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