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Current accepted name |
Yes
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Status |
Accepted name
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Status details |
senior synonym, original combination
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Etymology of generic noun |
Greek, ketos = a marine monster, whale + Greek, opsis = appearance (Ref. 45335).
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Etymology of specific epithet |
Name from the Greek word 'aspis' meaning shield, in allusion to the occurrence of this species in the Guiana Shield; noun in apposition (Ref. 128465).
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Link to references |
References using the name as accepted
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