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The scientific names of earthworms

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‘The object ... is to promote stability and universality in the scientific names of animals, and to ensure that each name is unique and distinct.’ -International Code of Zoological Nomenclature. Preamble, paragraph 2

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  1. Institute of Terrestrial Ecology, Merlewood Research Station, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, UK

    J. E. Satchell

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Sims, R.W. (1983). The scientific names of earthworms. In: Satchell, J.E. (eds) Earthworm Ecology. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-5965-1_40

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