leucotis

Leucotis is a term that can refer to several different things, primarily in the fields of botany and zoology, all related to the color white or whitish.

In botany, leucotis is often used as a specific epithet in the scientific names of plants. For example, *Anemone leucotis* is a species of windflower, and *Oenothera leucotis* refers to a white-flowered evening primrose. When used in this context, it signifies that the plant, or a specific part of it like its petals or leaves, is white or has white markings.

In zoology, leucotis can also appear in scientific names of animals, indicating a white coloration. For instance, a subspecies of a bird or mammal might be designated with leucotis if it exhibits a predominantly white plumage or fur. This descriptive use helps distinguish variations within a species.

Beyond scientific nomenclature, leucotis might be used in less formal contexts to describe anything possessing a distinct white or pale hue. Its root comes from the Greek word "leukos," meaning white. Therefore, any mention of leucotis generally points to a characteristic of whiteness.