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Why are common names a problem for scientists?

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Answer:

It doesn't help much

Step-by-step explanation:

An assortment of over a million animal names is of little use to anyone. To be useful, a naming system must reflect the order and relationships that arise from evolutionary processes.

2.Common does not reflect their phylogeny

E.g Cannis spp Dog

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