Andrewartha

/ˌændrəˈwɔːrðə/ noun

Definition

A genus of mites, likely named after a naturalist or taxonomist, used in scientific nomenclature for specific mite species.

Etymology

A scientific genus name, likely named after someone with the surname Andrewartha; follows binomial nomenclature conventions with Latinized naming for taxonomic classification.

Kelly Says

Scientists name new species after people they admire—so some lucky person named Andrewartha got an entire genus of mites immortalized under their name forever in the scientific record!

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