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
Each newly discovered species must be given a scientific name, and researchers often draw inspiration from people, experiences, or even popular culture.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 25, 2026
Lunar regolith is the scientific name for the dusty material that covers the Moon's surface.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 12, 2026
It’s not like the thing has a name tag, accompanied by a scientific name for its—his?—species.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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