specific epithet

Noun

Meaning

specific epithet (plural specific epithets)

(taxonomy) The second (uncapitalized) word in the scientific name of a species, following the name of the genus.
In Cannabis sativa, the word sativa is the specific epithet.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

species epithet

Examples

In zoological code (ICZN), the second part of the name is a "specific name", or in the botanical code (ICN) a "specific epithet". Source: Internet

The specific epithet albicans also comes from Latin, albicare meaning "to whiten". Source: Internet

Homo is the genus, and sapiens the specific epithet, both of them combined make up the species name. Source: Internet

The specific epithet marsupialis comes from the Latin marsupium ("pocket"); it refers to a pocket-like skin flap which extends along the midline of the back from the tail. Source: Internet

The specific epithet pomifera means "fruit-bearing". Source: Internet

When writing the scientific name of an organism, it is proper to capitalize the first letter in the genus and put all of the specific epithet in lowercase. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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