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Epithet: pilosulum
Meaning: With fewer or shorter soft hairs.
Derivation: Compound adjective composed of the noun "pilos," meaning "hairs," and the neuter form of the suffix "-ulus" used to form a diminutive of a noun.
Pronunciation: pil-OH-sul-um

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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