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 # FungusNameCheck.R
 
-A script to check fungi names for the most up to date classification according to [Species Fungorum](http://www.speciesfungorum.org/).
+A script to check fungi names for the most up to date nomenclature according to [Species Fungorum](http://www.speciesfungorum.org/).
 
 ## Requirements