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They differ in size, and the greater form has a stouter, larger beak. | They differ in size, and the greater form has a stouter, larger beak. | ||
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[[File:Pagodroma nivea.jpg|thumb|right|Snow petrel in flight]] | [[File:Pagodroma nivea.jpg|thumb|right|Snow petrel in flight]] | ||
The issue of taxonomy and nomenclature for this species is complex, and represents an example of many of the unusual problems which arise from the varied use of the terminology. | The issue of taxonomy and nomenclature for this species is complex, and represents an example of many of the unusual problems which arise from the varied use of the terminology. | ||