reagendi

Reagendi is a taxonomic epithet used in the scientific naming of organisms to honor individuals with the surname Reagan or a similar name. In binomial nomenclature, reagendi appears as the second word of a species name and is written in lowercase, for example Genus reagendi. It is not a standalone taxon.

Etymology and formation: The epithet reagendi is formed through Latinization of the honoree's name and the use of a genitive ending, following the conventions of botanical (ICN) and zoological (ICZN) nomenclature. The exact spelling can vary, and related forms such as reagani or reagense may be used depending on gender, language rules, and the code in effect.

Usage and scope: The reagendi epithet has been applied across diverse groups of organisms where a taxonomist chose to honor a person named Reagan or a related surname. Because many taxonomic names exist, reagendi does not designate a particular taxon by itself; it appears in multiple, separate species names if such patrons were named in the original descriptions.

See also: Taxonomic nomenclature, Patronym, Latin in taxonomy.