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Naming the Beetles

  • June 11, 2013
  • By KIDS DISCOVER

When 101 new beetle species were found in Papua New Guinea, scientists raced to complete the taxonomy, or classification process. Each species was identified by DNA sequencing, then named for places they were found, experts in the field, and even names in a local phonebook!

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