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Epithet: submammulosa
Meaning: Nearly mammulosa
Derivation: Compound adjective composed of the prefix "sub-," meaning "almost, nearly," and the adjective "mammulosa," meaning "having nipples."
Pronunciation: sub-mam-yoo-LOH-suh

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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