Decoding the bare necessities of decapod crustacean nomenclature through the ages.

A clear trend was identified with morphologically-inspired etymologies peaking in 1850–1900, followed by a steady decline and a parallel increase in etymologies dedicated to people or geography.

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Equally, an increasing trend was identified in naming species after family or friends over the period 2000–2022, with the suggestion proffered this should be avoided in future, as the authors consider it too close to self-naming, a practice generally frowned upon by taxonomists.

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