Species inquirenda
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In biological classification
, a species inquirenda is a species
of doubtful identity requiring further investigation. The use of the term in English-language biological literature dates back to at least the early nineteenth century.
Biological classification
Biological classification, or scientific classification in biology, is a method to group and categorize organisms by biological type, such as genus or species. Biological classification is part of scientific taxonomy....
, a species inquirenda is a species
Species
In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. While in many cases this definition is adequate, more precise or differing measures are...
of doubtful identity requiring further investigation. The use of the term in English-language biological literature dates back to at least the early nineteenth century.