Researchers have chosen to remove over 200 scientific names of plants, fungi, and algae that contain a racial slur connected to the term caffra, which is considered offensive.
The proposal to rename species based on caffra to derivatives recognizing Africa was accepted in a close vote at the International Botanical Congress, promoting inclusivity in taxonomy.
Additionally, a new committee was established to address problematic names related to historical figures, providing a mechanism for rejecting derogatory species names in the future.
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