Taxonomy - Behind the News
A laughing frog, a marine worm named after Sir David Attenborough and an orb spider named after a marvel character are among the 750 species that have just been added to the official list of Australian plants, animals and fungi thanks to the work of taxonomers. We find out more about what taxonomy is and why naming species is a big part of understanding and preserving our ecosystems.
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