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Epithet: aselliformis
Meaning: Resembling an Asellus
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the genus name "Asellus" and the suffix "-formis," meaning "having the form of." Asellus is a genus of isopod crustaceans in the family Asellidae.
Pronunciation: ah-SEL-li-FOR-miss

While the generic name must be unique, two or more genera often share the same specific epithet. Moreover, the same epithet can be used for subspecies, varieties, and forms within a species.

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