Bubalises

/bjuːˈbɑːlɪsɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of bubalises; multiple animals belonging to the genus Bubalis.

Etymology

From 'bubalis' (the genus name) plus the English plural suffix '-es.' This form is used when referring to more than one animal in the Bubalis genus.

Kelly Says

When taxonomists use the plural of a genus name like 'bubalises,' they're actually bending Latin grammar rules into English, which is why scientific naming can be confusing—scientists are constantly negotiating between dead languages and modern English.

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