The phrase "are best recognized" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing how something is identified or acknowledged in a particular context or field.
Example: "These species are best recognized by their unique coloration and patterns."
Alternatives: "are most easily identified" or "are most commonly acknowledged".
Androgen (ARs), estrogen (ERs), and progesterone receptors (PRs) are best recognized for their contribution in the morphogenesis of reproductive tissues [ 2- 4].
Instead, badgers with specific adaptations for fossoriality (Arctonyx, Meles, Mellivora and Taxidea) constitute a basal grade of lineages that are best recognized as distinct subfamilies.
Similarly, while objects and faces are best recognized when viewed in an upright orientation, inversion produces a substantially greater recognition deficit with faces (Yin, 1969).
They are best recognized by comparison to functional members of the family which allows the detection of frameshifts and premature truncation.
RB1 and its paralogs are best recognized for their role in the control of gene transcription by which they affect the cell cycle and a range of other responses, including cell differentiation, epithelial to mesenchymal transition, angiogenesis, cell migration, and metabolism (reviewed in Schaal et al. [2014]).
The kids are all watching MMA, Mike Tyson is best recognized as an actor and even Larry Merchant has finally retired.
Common Theremin Ghost (Theremus annoyo) A typical sight in many basements, the Common Theremin Ghost is best recognized by its haunting, warbling groans.
(Chinen) Nate Radley Quintet (Tuesday) The guitarist Nate Radley may be best recognized for his work with Bad Touch, a stylistically shape-shifting ensemble featuring two of his collaborators here: the alto saxophonist Loren Stillman and the drummer Ted Poor.
Its prevalence can perhaps be best recognized from the air, where travelers on cross-country flights can see the landscape converted into a polka dot pattern of irrigated circles inside square fields.
Ms. Robison and her sister Martie Maguire may still be best recognized for flanking Natalie Maines in the Dixie Chicks, but they've grown into their roles in Court Yard Hounds; "Amelita" is a more sure-footed album than the duo's self-titled 2010 debut.
Note the camera pan to the left which is best recognized from the horizontal shift of the background.
