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Scientific Names: The Highest Standard of Truth in the Blackchin Tilapia Debate
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The question goes far beyond Thailand’s ongoing debate over Blackchin tilapia. It touches on a fundamental principle of fisheries science, international trade, and regulatory oversight worldwide: how do we verify the true identity of a species?
Key facts
- Particularly significant are reports that export documentation associated with 11 companies contained the scientific name Sarotherodon melanotheron
- If that is the case, a legitimate question arises: why would the same scientific name reportedly appear repeatedly across documentation associated with all 11 companies.
- Every living organism has both a common name and a scientific name
- Common names are created for everyday communication
Summary
THE OPINION
Every living organism has both a common name and a scientific name. The difference is critical.