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Epithet: dolichosparte
Meaning: Long rope
Derivation: Compound word composed of the prefix "dolicho-," meaning "long," and the Ancient Greek noun "spártē," meaning "rope, cable."
Pronunciation: dol-uh-koh-SPAR-tee

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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