discuss in an essay how this taxonomist can go about describing the new species and what would be important to do during this process.

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A taxonomist discovers a plant species that is unknown to science. Using the knowledge of science of taxonomy discuss in an essay how this taxonomist can go about describing the new species and what would be important to do during this process. You need to mention resources where he/she can study the plant and other plant collections, species concepts, taxonomic evidence that can be used and how these can be analysed, type specimens and also nomenclature (what is necessary for him/her to publish the name).

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