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Epithet: tetragonoides
Meaning: Tetragonia-like
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the genus name "Tetragonia" and the suffix "-odes," meaning "resembling, -like, -oid."
Pronunciation: tet-ruh-gon-OY-deez

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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