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Epithet: longimamma
Meaning: Long breast
Derivation: Compound of the Latin words, the adjective "longus," meaning "far, long" or "extended, prolonged," and the noun "mamma," meaning "breast."
Pronunciation: lon-jee-MAM-muh

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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