Oropsis

Oropsis is a genus name that has appeared in scientific literature to designate more than one group of organisms across different biological kingdoms. In current major taxonomic databases, Oropsis is not recognized as a valid genus for any living group, and in many classifications it is treated as a historical synonym rather than a valid taxon.

Historically, the name has been used in botany for certain plant groups, but subsequent revisions have transferred species to other genera and left Oropsis as a junior synonym or an invalid name. In zoological contexts, comparable usage has occurred for invertebrates, with later work placing those organisms in other genera, rendering Oropsis obsolete in modern nomenclature.

Due to its use in different contexts, the precise application of Oropsis has varied by source and time period. The etymology of the name follows common patterns in taxonomy that draw on Greek roots, but the original motivation for this particular coinage is not consistently documented.

For current status and potential lineage to any living or fossil groups, researchers should consult specialized taxonomic databases for the relevant group, such as GBIF, ITIS, Index Fungorum, or the Zoological Record, as the record may differ between plants, fungi, and animals.