tattersalli

Tattersalli is a Latinized species epithet used in the scientific names of organisms to honor a person bearing the surname Tattersall. It is not itself a taxon or a name of a particular species; rather, it functions as the second part of a binomial name that identifies a species within a genus.

Etymology and formation: The epithet tattersalli derives from the surname Tattersall and is typically Latinized in its masculine form to agree with a masculine genus. In other nomenclatural contexts, feminine or other gendered forms may be used, such as tattersallae or tattersallae, reflecting the gender of the honoree or the conventions of the code governing the name. The use is governed by the rules of the relevant code (ICZN for animals, ICN for plants).

Usage and examples: The epithet tattersalli occurs across diverse taxa and is used to recognize field researchers, collectors, or benefactors associated with the discovery or description of a species. Each occurrence is specific to its taxon and does not imply any biological relationship among the different taxa that share the epithet. Because epithets are reused across groups, they do not form a higher-level taxon themselves.

Notes: The form and usage of tattersalli are subject to the rules of zoological or botanical nomenclature in effect at the time of naming, and spelling variants may arise in historical or regional contexts. For further details, consult resources on binomial nomenclature and the ICZN or ICN governing bodies. See also the surname Tattersall for related etymology.