Keywords
Animal names, terminology, taxonomy, binomial nomenclature, common names, scientific names, gender-based terms, collective nouns.
Abstract
This article explores the terminology of animal names across scientific, linguistic, and cultural contexts, highlighting naming systems, symbolic meanings, and their importance in communication and biodiversity conservation.
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