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1. the second name of the [[binomial]] given to a [[species]]; for instance, "rubrum" is the specific epithet of <em>Acer rubrum</em>.<br><br>
1. the second name of the binomial ([[binomial nomenclature]]) given to a [[species]]; for instance, "rubrum" is the specific epithet of <em>Acer rubrum</em>.<br><br>
http://botany.cs.tamu.edu/FLORA/pic1/Acer-rub-JRM.JPG<br><br>
 
Here is an example of <em>Acer rubrum</em> flowers. <br>
http://www.cas.vanderbilt.edu/bioimages/a/wacru--flclose00001.jpg<br><br>
Source: http://botany.cs.tamu.edu/<br><br>
Here is an example of <em>Acer rubrum</em> flowers.<br>
Source: http://www.cas.vanderbilt.edu/bioimages/species/acru.htm<br><br>

Latest revision as of 07:38, 26 June 2006


1. the second name of the binomial (binomial nomenclature) given to a species; for instance, "rubrum" is the specific epithet of Acer rubrum.

wacru--flclose00001.jpg

Here is an example of Acer rubrum flowers.
Source: http://www.cas.vanderbilt.edu/bioimages/species/acru.htm