scientific name
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The swamp hen, known by its scientific name, Porphyrio martinica, is mostly found along the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean as well as parts of South America.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
The scientific name for screwworm really struck me, because it’s Cochliomyia hominivorax, which translates to “man-eater.”
From Slate ● Jun. 11, 2026
The frog was logged under specimen number KU 221832 and given the scientific name Dendrobates duellmani.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 6, 2026
The greater flamingo, or Phoenicopterus roseus to use its scientific name, is listed as a threatened species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
From BBC ● Feb. 10, 2025
“The scientific name for polar bears is Ursus maritimus, which means ‘sea bear,’ ” Owen said, shifting back to his tour guide script.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
