colecii

Colecii is primarily encountered as a Latinized species epithet in biological nomenclature. It does not denote a distinct taxon on its own, but rather can function as the second part of a binomial or trinomial name to honor a person with the surname Cole (or Coles) in the naming of a species.

Etymology and formation: The epithet colecii follows the patronymic convention used in zoological and botanical naming. Epithets honoring individuals often end in -i or -ii for masculine honorees, with the exact form and spelling governed by Latinization rules and the relevant nomenclature codes. The form colecii is one such patronymic variant, and its use depends on the linguistic treatment required by the taxonomic group.

Usage: When used, colecii appears as the species epithet in a larger scientific name, for example Genus colecii. The full designation is accompanied by a formal species description and designation of a type specimen. Variants may arise to match the honoree’s gender or number, such as endings like coleae or coleorum in other contexts, depending on the taxonomic language conventions.

Nomenclature: The practice of forming patronymic epithets is governed by codes such as the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN) for animals and the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants (ICN). These codes outline proper Latinization, publication requirements, and procedures for assigning names, including those honoring individuals.

See also: Patronym, Latinization (taxonomy), Binomial nomenclature.