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williamsi

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  • adjective Williams (attributive); used in taxonomic names for organisms having English names of the form "Williams' ..."

Etymologies

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Named in a pseudo-Latin manner for any of several naturalists named Williams.

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Examples

  • Over 100 species of caddisflies and stoneflies are found, including stonefly endemics such as Megaloptera williamsi, Hansonoperla appalachia, several Capnia species and Acroneuria lycorias (found only in Sevier County).

    Great Smoky Mountains National Park, United States 2009

  • At least one amphibian (Boophis williamsi) is strictly endemic, and five other species are nearly endemic to the ecoregion.

    Madagascar ericoid thickets 2008

  • Strict endemics are Friedmann's lark (Mirafra pulpa, DD), Williams 'lark (Mirafra williamsi, DD), and Hinde's pied-babbler (Turdoides hindei, VU).

    Northern Acacia-Commiphora bushlands and thickets 2008

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