tautonym

tau·to·nym

a scientific name consisting of two terms, in which the generic name and specific name are the same (Ex.: Vulpes vulpes, the red fox): this kind of name is no longer used in botany, but is common in zoology
a scientific name consisting of three terms, in which the name of the typical subdivision of the species repeats the specific name (Ex.: Lama glama glama, a domesticated llama)

Origin of tautonym

from taut(o)- + Classical Greek onyma, name

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tautonym

noun

A taxonomic designation, such as Gorilla gorilla, in which the genus and species names are the same, commonly used in zoology but no longer in botany.

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tau·ton′y·mous
adjective

tau·ton′y·my
noun

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Noun

(plural tautonyms)

(biology, informal) A binomial name consisting of the same word twice, such as Bison bison.

Origin

taut- +"Ž -onym

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tautonym - Medical Definition

A taxonomic designation, such as Gorilla gorilla, in which the genus and species names are the same, commonly used in zoology but no longer in botany.

Related Forms:

tau·ton′y·mous (tô-tŏn′ə-məs)
adj.

tau·ton′y·my
n.

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