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<blockquote data-quote="MassExodus" data-source="post: 107814" data-attributes="member: 4086"><p>The reason proper names are used is to leave no room for doubt about what species is being discussed. Several common names are similar to others, and aren't a reliable descriptor for species. Pet shop owners and importers dont get to name species discovered by naturalists. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> That said, there are a few that are still used commonly in the hobby, simply because everyone knows what a "GBB" is, etc.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MassExodus, post: 107814, member: 4086"] The reason proper names are used is to leave no room for doubt about what species is being discussed. Several common names are similar to others, and aren't a reliable descriptor for species. Pet shop owners and importers dont get to name species discovered by naturalists. :D That said, there are a few that are still used commonly in the hobby, simply because everyone knows what a "GBB" is, etc. [/QUOTE]
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