Keskikovii

Keskikovii is a Latinized species epithet used in the scientific names of some organisms. It does not denote a single taxon on its own, but rather functions as the second part of a binomial name in various groups.

Etymology and formation: The epithet iskowski-like in form originates from a surname, typically Keskikov, and uses the -ii suffix to create a patronym, a common practice in Latinized nomenclature to honor a person. In practice, the exact spelling and suffix can vary to fit the gender and linguistic conventions of the hosting genus, but the underlying idea is to recognize a person associated with the species.

Taxonomic usage: Epithets such as keskikovii appear across different biological groups and may be found in animals, plants, fungi, and other organisms. They are combined with a genus name to form a distinct species designation. The same epithet can occur in unrelated genera, reflecting independent naming by different researchers.

Disambiguation: Because the same species epithet can be reused in multiple, separate taxa, encountering the term keskikovii alone does not identify a specific species. To locate or refer to a particular organism, the full binomial name (genus + keskikovii) is required, along with taxonomic context such as family or region.

See also: Taxonomic nomenclature, Patronyms in biology, Binomial nomenclature.

Notes: The usage of patronymic epithets like keskikovii follows established codes of nomenclature, but the presence of the epithet in one taxon does not imply relevance to others.