simplicis
Simplicis is a Latin epithet frequently encountered in scientific names. It is not a taxon by itself but part of binomial nomenclature, where it is chosen by the namer to form a species name in conjunction with a genus. The adjective suggests a simple or unornamented quality relative to related taxa, though the exact trait it denotes can vary between organisms and contexts.
Etymology and form: the term derives from the Latin word for “simple” or “plain,” with simplicis functioning
Taxonomic usage: simplicis appears across diverse plant and animal groups in historical and contemporary naming. The
Notes: like many Latin epithets, simplicis persists in scientific names even when the original descriptive context