Linguistic and Cultural Studies

Colonial legacies in eponymous species names: a global network perspective

This study analyzes eponymous bird species names globally, showing most are named after people from countries where the species does not occur, linked to colonial history.

The power of naming: shorter and simpler species names draw more attention

The paper examines how the length and readability of species names correlate with their visibility in scientific literature and public attention.

Unravelling historical, taxonomic, and cultural influences on the etymology of scientific names across Animalia

This study analyzes etymological trends in animal species names to reveal historical, taxonomic, and cultural influences on scientific naming practices.