Popular or local naming are given priority over scientific names

johnnlavelle · August 10, 2025, 5:36pm

In several of my of my observations the popular name is given priority over the scientific name. Shouldn’t the the scientific name be given priority?

bouteloua · August 10, 2025, 5:57pm

You can adjust the order of the names displayed in your account settings under “Content & Display”.

system · October 9, 2025, 5:58pm

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