Coronata

Coronata is a Latin-derived term used in biological nomenclature. It means crowned and is the feminine form of coronatus, with related forms such as coronatum and coronatus used to agree with the gender of a genus name. In taxonomy, coronata is typically a specific epithet rather than a standalone taxon. When used in a species name, coronata suggests a crown-like feature on the organism, such as a crest, ring, or other crown-like structure.

The epithet coronata is found across diverse groups of life, including plants, mollusks, insects, and birds. Because it is a descriptive epithet rather than a rank, the precise meaning varies by taxon. In botany, coronata may describe a crown-shaped inflorescence or arrangement of leaves; in zoology, it may indicate a crown-like crest, carina, or other ornamental feature.

Usage notes: Epithet forms change to match the gender of the genus; coronata for feminine genera, coronatus for masculine, coronatum for neuter. The term is part of the binomial nomenclature system established by Linnaeus and remains widely used, though not tied to a single lineage.

Since it is widely used, there is no single "coronata" taxon; rather, many species across families bear this epithet. Coronata is thus a descriptive label within scientific names, and its exact meaning must be inferred from the taxonomic context and original species description.