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“The description of a new species of crayfish may detail every bristle on every segment of its many appendages and never be read by anyone save its author until a related new species is discovered that needs to be compared and documented. And then the scientist expects to have the book containing…” quote by Storrs L. Olson
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““The description of a new species of crayfish may detail every bristle on every segment of its many appendages and never be read by anyone save its author until a related new species is discovered that needs to be compared and documented. And then the scientist expects to have the book containing the first description readily at hand.””

Storrs L. Olson

About This Quote

Scientific descriptions may be obscure and unused until compared with new findings.

In simple terms: Research can be overlooked until relevant.

Key Takeaway

Document findings thoroughly for future use.

Themes

science documentation research

Mood

analytical informational

Type

Books:1 New Species:1 Crayfish:1 Species Discovered:1 Species Crayfish:1 Crayfish Bristle:1

Key Concepts

academic publishing comparative studies

Questions to Reflect On

  • curious
  • thoughtful
A Different Perspective

How can scientists make work more accessible?;What value does detailed description hold?

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