Melanogaster

See also: melanogaster

Translingual

Etymology

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Proper noun

Melanogaster m

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Syrphidae – certain hoverflies.
  2. A taxonomic genus within the family Melanogastraceae – certain fungi.

Usage notes

  • Species in in the fly genus Melanogaster often appear with feminine specific epithets, though subject to mandatory correction under ICZN Article 30.1.1, as epithets ending in "-gaster" are to be treated as masculine.

References

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