hermanni
Hermanni is a Latinized specific epithet used in biological nomenclature. It is not a taxon by itself but a component of binomial or trinomial names, formed to honor a person named Hermann. In zoological and botanical names, hermanni is written in lowercase and combined with a genus name, e.g., Genus hermanni. The form hermanni is the genitive singular of the personal name Hermann, indicating "of Hermann".
Origins and usage: The practice of naming species after people is common in taxonomy. When a species
Scope: The epithet hermanni occurs across many groups, including animals, plants, and microorganisms. Because it is
Taxonomic notes: Names can be revised over time; a species with hermanni may be moved to another
See also: Taxonomic naming conventions; Eponyms in biology; Hermann.