Perryi

Perryi is a Latinized species epithet used in the scientific names of organisms to honor a person with the surname Perry. In binomial nomenclature, the two-part name consists of the genus and the species epithet; perryi appears as the second element and is not a standalone taxon.

Usage and origin: The epithet perryi denotes a patronym, typically chosen by the author describing the species to recognize a contributor named Perry. It is applied across diverse groups, including plants, animals, and fungi, and can be found in many different genera.

Formation and gender: The ending of a patronym follows the rules of the appropriate nomenclature code. In botanical names, endings such as -i, -ae, or -orum may be used depending on the gender and number of the honorees; in zoological names, -i is common for male honorees and -ae for female honorees. The exact form is determined by the author and code, and the epithet must be unique within its genus.

Scope and character: As a patronym, perryi does not convey morphological or ecological information about the organism. Instead, it serves to acknowledge a person associated with the discovery or study of the species. Because Perry is a relatively common surname, perryi appears in multiple, unrelated taxa across the tree of life.