Nature
4 months agoOMG science
200 years of naming dinosaurs: scientists call for overhaul of antiquated system
The first dinosaur, Megalosaurus, was named by William Buckland in 1824 due to its immense size, sparking intense interest in these ancient creatures.
Zoologists have relative freedom in naming new species, leading to varied naming conventions, but guidelines require uniqueness and association with a specific specimen. [ more ]