Hartii

Hartii is a Latin-derived binomial species epithet used in biological nomenclature to honor a person with the surname Hart. It is not a standalone taxon, but rather the second part of a scientific name that identifies a particular species within a genus.

Etymology and formation: The form hartii comes from the Latin genitive of a surname, indicating “of Hart.” In practice, the ending -ii is common for honoring male individuals named Hart; feminine honorees are often rendered as -iae, and plural honorees as -iorum or -arum, depending on gender and number. The epithet is written in lowercase and is typically italicized along with the genus name.

Usage across taxa: The epithet hartii appears in zoological, botanical, mycological, and microbiological names. It is chosen by the author who describes a species to acknowledge contributions by a person named Hart, such as a researcher, collector, sponsor, or local figure associated with the discovery or study of the organism.

Considerations: The same epithet can appear independently in different genera to honor different individuals named Hart. The use of -ii, -iae, or related forms follows standard Latin grammar and taxonomic conventions, and is subject to the rules of the relevant nomenclatural codes.

See also: binomial nomenclature, Latin grammar in taxonomy, taxonomic epithets.