Deinerii

Deinerii is not a taxon by itself; it is a Latinized species epithet used in the scientific names of various organisms to honor a person with the surname Deiner or a closely related name. In binomial nomenclature, the genus name is written first and capitalized, followed by the lowercase epithet, e.g., Genus name deinerii, with the full species name usually set in italics in formal writing.

The epithet ending -ii is a common Latin genitive form used to create patronyms for men. Other common endings include -ae for women and -orum or -arum for multiple honorees or groups, depending on the rules of the relevant nomenclatural code. The exact spelling and attribution of a particular instance of "deinerii" are detailed in the original description of the species or in subsequent taxonomic literature, which explains whom the name commemorates and why.

Because multiple taxa can independently employ the same patronymic epithet, "deinerii" does not indicate a single lineage or clade. Instead, it appears in multiple, unrelated species across different groups, each instance honoring a person with the surname Deiner (or a closely related name) in accordance with the conventions of zoological or botanical naming.

Etymology and usage reflect broader practices in taxonomy to recognize contributions to science, discovery, or collection. The standards governing these practices are set by the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN) for animals and the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants (ICN).