On the naming of Species...

[rasoforos]

I have often expressed criticism about newer trends on giving species their scientific names.

It used to be that most species were given names based on

a) Greco-roman vocabulary

b) Their characteristics

I.e Apatosaurus, Triceratops, Dilophosaurus etc


I have often commented negatively on scientist who do not use this system. This way you end up with Mumbojumbotheria and Hocuspucusauri...

Now I would like to bring to light another case. This chap I am about to mention managed to go the extra mile. By not even checking a dictionary he decided to name his hominid:

Anoiapithecus brevirostris

(From L'Anoia which is aparently a region where the fossil was found)

World say 'Hi' to DementedApe

Ανοια: Gr - Dementia
Πιθηκος: Gr- Ape

We must bring classic education back to schools. We have insulted extinct species enough already!