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Epithet: cauticola
Meaning: Cliff-dwelling; growing on cliffs
Derivation: Compound of two Latin words, the noun "cautes," meaning "a rough, pointed rock," and the suffix "-cola"
Pronunciation: kaw-tee-KOH-luh

Whereas the generic name must be unique, there are often two or more genera with the same specific epithet. The same epithet can also be used within a species for subspecies, varieties, and forms.

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