Susidarus

Susidarus is a fictional genus created for instructional purposes in biology and taxonomy education. It has no standing in formal taxonomic nomenclature and is not described in peer-reviewed literature. The name is used in textbooks, online tutorials, and classroom exercises to demonstrate how genus-level names are constructed and how species are attributed to a genus.

In typical teaching examples, Susidarus is shown with one or more hypothetical species, for instance Susidarus urbanus or Susidarus minor, to illustrate binomial nomenclature, authorship, and the format of a species diagnosis. Because the taxon is not real, there are no formal type specimens, diagnostic characteristics, or distribution data associated with it; instructors usually supply fictional traits to illustrate how taxonomic keys or phylogenetic analyses are built.

Etymology: The term Susidarus is a constructed name combining familiar Latin-derived elements often used in taxonomy. There is no official etymology or original description.

Usage: The term is employed to teach concepts such as the hierarchical structure of classification, the process of describing a new species, and the role of publication and nomenclatural codes (for example ICZN) in establishing valid names.

Limitations: Susidarus should not be treated as a real lineage or organism. When encountered outside educational contexts, it should be regarded as a hypothetical example rather than an authentic taxon.

See also: Binomial nomenclature, Taxonomy, Phylogenetics, Educational resources.