What's in a Name?

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Exhibition: What's in a Name?
Museum: American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024
Listing type: Exhibit
Description: Explore the history, significance, and challenges of scientific nomenclature through the Library's collections.
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