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Current accepted name |
Yes |
Status |
Accepted name |
Status details |
senior synonym, new combination |
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Etymology of generic noun |
Greek, labidos = pair of forceps + Greek esthio = to eat; in reference to the shape of the mouth (Ref. 45335). |
Etymology of specific epithet |
Name most likely from Latin 'sicula' meaning small dagger (see Ref. 104856). Others consider the origin of the name from the Latin 'siccus' meaning dried, referring to being found in dried pools (Ref. 10294, 79012). |
Link to references |
References using the name as accepted |
Link to other databases |
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