The bulk update request #8348 is pending approval.
create alias merpeople (0) -> merfolk (7511)
create alias merperson (0) -> merfolk (7511)
create alias mermen (4) -> merfolk (7511)
create alias mershark (45) -> merfolk (7511)
create alias merpony (12) -> merfolk (7511)
create alias merseal (5) -> merfolk (7511)
create alias merfolk_taur (5) -> merfolk (7511)
Reason: We do not need specific merspecies (also a couple more general synonyms).