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Current accepted name |
Yes |
Status |
Accepted name |
Status details |
senior synonym, original combination |
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Etymology of generic noun |
Greek, brachys, eia = short + Greek, hypo = under + Greek, poma, -atos = cover (Ref. 45335). |
Etymology of specific epithet |
The specific names is from the Greek 'drakon' meaning dragon, in reference to the shape of distal portion of caudal filament in mature males, similar to that illustrated in these imaginary creatures. |
Link to references |
References using the name as accepted |
Link to other databases |
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