Clarki

The term "clarki" can refer to several things, most commonly a surname or a scientific species name. As a surname, it is of English and Scottish origin, derived from the given name "Clark," meaning "scribe" or "clerk." It is a relatively common surname found in English-speaking countries.

In the realm of biology, "clarki" often appears as a specific epithet, designating a species named in honor of an individual named Clark or possessing a characteristic associated with the name. For example, Eremobius clarki is a species of bird, the austral negrito, found in South America. Similarly, Masticophis flagellum clarki is a subspecies of the coachwhip snake, found in the southwestern United States and Mexico. The specific context is crucial for understanding which "clarki" is being referenced. Without further qualifiers, "clarki" is ambiguous.