bucklandii

Bucklandii is a taxonomic epithet that may refer to several different species, often honoring the geologist and palaeontologist William Buckland. Its most common use is in the binomial nomenclature of extinct organisms.

One prominent example is Plesiosaurus bucklandii, a species of plesiosaur first described by Richard Owen in 1842. This marine reptile lived during the Early Jurassic period. Another species named in honor of Buckland is Megalosaurus bucklandii, one of the first dinosaurs to be scientifically described. It was a large theropod dinosaur from the Middle Jurassic.

In botany, Bucklandia populnea is a species of tree found in the Himalayas. It belongs to the family Hamamelidaceae and is known for its timber. The epithet "bucklandii" signifies a connection to William Buckland, acknowledging his contributions to natural history and paleontology. When encountering "bucklandii" in scientific literature, it is important to consider the genus to which it is attached to understand the specific organism being referenced.