scientific name

Definitions

A formal name according to an internationally accepted standard, especially the formal name of a taxon.

Equivalents

Examples

“From the point⟳ of view⟳ of biology, a bird has both a scientific name⟳ and a common name⟳.”

“There’s the Thor fly⟳ in tribute of the God of Thunder, played in Marvel by Chris Hemsworth. Its scientific name⟳ is “Daptolestes bronteflavus,” which is derived from Latin like⟳ most scientific names – and translates to “blond thunder.” […] There’s the Loki fly⟳, in honor of the tortured God of Mischief, whose scientific name⟳ is “Daptolestes illusiolautus,” meaning elegant deception.”

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