Indeed, I agree that it is not a problem of non-biologists describing new species, but the way they
do it. If the research is made with the proper care and revised by someone who has the knowledge
then I think it should be validated.

The major problem is when collectors decide to describe shells without doing the proper research,
not even checking if a similar species was already described. Not mentioning some publications which
don't require any revision from a serious staff of scientists. This way we have dozens of names for
the same Cypraea for example, just because it has bumps on its side, different color or any minor
variations.

Marcus


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