perspicillatus

Perspicillatus is a Latin adjective used as a species epithet in the scientific naming of organisms across various taxa. In taxonomy, perspicillatus appears in binomial names such as Genus perspicillatus, where the epithet combines with a genus to designate a particular species. The epithet does not mark a specific taxonomic group or rank by itself; instead, it conveys a characteristic noted by the describer, often relating to a feature deemed clear, transparent, or notably perceptible in the organism or its morphology. The exact implication of perspicillatus varies with context and the original description.

Etymologically, perspicillatus derives from the Latin perspicillus, meaning clear, discernible, or keen-sighted, with the suffix -atus indicating a possessed quality. In botanical, zoological, and mycological nomenclature, such epithets are chosen by the author of the species and must agree in gender with the genus name. The same epithet can appear in many unrelated taxa, reflecting descriptive intentions rather than a shared ancestry.

Because perspicillatus is an epithet rather than a standalone taxon, it does not identify a single organism. For precise information, the full binomial name—Genus perspicillatus—along with its author and publication details, is required. If you are looking for information about a particular species that bears this epithet, providing the complete scientific name will help locate the corresponding species description, type specimen, and distribution.