Dawsoni
Dawsoni is not a taxon by itself; it is a Latinized species epithet used in the scientific names of diverse organisms. In binomial nomenclature, the epithet dawsoni follows the genus name and is used to honor an individual with the surname Dawson who contributed to the discovery or study of the species. As with many eponymous epithets, the spelling reflects Latinization conventions.
Etymology and form: The epithet derives from the surname Dawson. For a male honoree, dawsoni is the
Usage across taxa: The epithet appears in many biological groups, including animals and plants, and across dozens
See also: In taxonomy, eponymous naming practices and surname-based epithets are common; Dawson (surname) and patronyms