Tag: Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences

A Fish by Another Name

August 7, 2019 Carolyn Belardo Evolution, Featured, Fossil, Ichthyology, Paleontology

New discoveries lead to new name

A Parting Gift

August 9, 2017 Carolyn Belardo Featured, Ichthyology, People

New catfish named for retiring Academy president

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A force for nature since 1812. Home to over 19 million scientific specimens, cutting-edge research & exhibits that inspire care for our natural world.

What is taxonomy and why is it so important? 🧐⁠
By classifying and naming species, scientists can track biodiversity, understand ecosystems and even uncover new discoveries from specimens collected decades before. Read our latest blog post to learn more about recent research that examined fish collected by Henry Weed Fowler in the Academy's Ichthyology collection. Tap the link in our bio to read on!

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