Cochilii

Cochilii is a term that appears in biological nomenclature rather than a widely recognized taxon. It is primarily seen as a patronymic epithet—an element in species names that honors a person—rather than as a standalone genus or species with a fixed, single reference. The form cochilii follows the traditional Latin convention of adding -ii to a stem to indicate a dedication, though the exact referent varies by publication.

Because cochilii may occur in different taxa and contexts, there is no single universal organism or group associated with the name. Researchers must consult the original taxonomic description or subsequent revisions to determine the precise organism and its classification. The epithet can appear within zoological, botanical, or mycological works, depending on who described the taxon.

In modern nomenclature, names are governed by codes such as the ICZN (animals) and the ICN (plants and fungi), which require clear etymology or justification for patronyms in the description or type material. When encountered, the epithet cochilii should be traced to its source to establish the exact taxon and honoring individual.

See also: Latin binomial nomenclature, patronyms in taxonomy, ICZN, ICN.