beslendii

Beslendii is a Latin patronymic epithet used in scientific names to honor individuals with the surname Beslend. It is not itself a taxon, but part of binomial names that designate species or subspecies.

Etymology and formation: The form beslendii is the masculine genitive in Latin, indicating "of Beslend." In zoological names, epithet endings commonly reflect the honoree's gender or number, with -i or -ii often used for men, -ae for women, and -orum for multiple honorees; botanical practice follows similar Latinization rules, though exact endings may vary by code and language.

Usage: Beslendii appears as the specific epithet appended to a genus name in published descriptions, to recognize a person named Beslend; it does not convey a morphological description. The same epithet can appear in different genera across taxa. The validity of each combination depends on proper publication, type designation, and current taxonomic status.

Context and references: As a patronymic epithet, beslendii is governed by the codes of nomenclature: the ICZN for animals and the ICN for plants, fungi, and algae. Researchers ensure etymology is noted in the original description and follow rules on capitalization, Latinization, and gender agreement. The term is primarily of historical and nomenclatural interest rather than a stand-alone organism.