davidianus

Translingual

Etymology

From latinized surname (or given name) Davidius with suffix -anus. Named for any of several naturalists named David, especially Armand David (1826-1900).

Adjective

davidianus

  1. David (attributive); used in taxonomic names for organisms having English names of the form "David's ..."

Derived terms
  • Andrias davidianus
  • Elaphurus davidianus
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