Meaning: Marbled, covered or encrusted with marble, derives from the Latin "marmoratus"
Pronunciation: mar-mor-RAY-tuh

There are often several genera that have the same specific epithet. The same epithet can also be used within a species, for subspecies, varieties, and forms.

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