[Taxacom] Naming species to offend rival taxonomists

[David Boufford]

Hi Beth,

You might find something of interest in this article -
http://www.fnps.org/palmetto/v13i4p8austin.pdf

Dave

On Thu, Jan 12, 2012 at 20:57, <Beth.Mantle at csiro.au> wrote:

> Hello everyone,
>
> I'm a long-time taxacom lurker and a first-time poster.
>
> I've been invited to write a small popular article on the
> interesting/lighter side of naming species. I have come across Mark Isaak's
> great site www.CuriousTaxonomy.net, which has some lovely examples.
>
> However, I recall reading or hearing a story about two rival taxonomists
> who traded insults with each other by rudely naming new species after the
> other (along the lines of "this is so named because it is fat and hairy,
> just like Dr Joe Blogs).
>
> Does anyone recall this? If it is true, and not an urban legend, any
> pointers to the original tale would be greatly appreciated!
>
> Cheers,
> Beth
>
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