schreberii

Schreberii is a Latinized species epithet used in the scientific names of organisms to honor a person with the surname Schreber. It functions as the second part of a binomial name, accompanying the genus to form the species designation. The epithet is employed across multiple taxonomic groups, appearing in both zoological and botanical naming traditions.

Etymology and form variations reflect standard patterns for patronyms in taxonomy. Schreberii indicates a genitive form linked to the surname Schreber and is commonly interpreted as “of Schreber.” In different codes or lineages, related forms such as schreberi or schreberae may be used to reflect gender or linguistic conventions, though schreberii remains a widely recognizable commemorative epithet in many cases. The exact form chosen for a given species is determined by the author of the name and the rules of the relevant nomenclatural code.

Usage and significance in taxonomy. Eponyms like schreberii are typically assigned to acknowledge the contributions of individuals associated with the discovery, collection, description, or study of the taxon. The original publication describing the species usually includes an explicit etymology or dedication naming the honoree. Because the identity behind an epithet can be historical or uncertain, some schreberii names are clarified in subsequent taxonomic or historical literature, and some may be considered nomina in honorem when the exact person being honored is not clear.

Overall, schreberii represents a common mechanism in taxonomy for honoring individuals named Schreber within the scientific naming of organisms.