Amynthas hsiyinensis

Translingual

Etymology

From Amynthas + the Wade–Giles romanisation of Mandarin 西引 (Xīyǐn, “Xiyin/Hsiyin Island, Lienchiang County/Matsu Islands, Taiwan”) +‎ -ensis.

Proper noun

Amynthas hsiyinensis m

A taxonomic species within the family Megascolecidae – certain earthworms, endemic to Taiwan.

Hypernyms

(species): Haplotaxida - order; Lumbricina - suborder; Megascolecidae - family

References

Amynthas on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
Amynthas hsiyinensis on Wikispecies.Wikispecies
Amynthas on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons

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