woronowiae

Woronowiae is a Latinized species epithet used in biological nomenclature to honor a person with the surname Woronow. In scientific naming, epithets formed as woronowiae indicate that the species was named after Woronow, with the suffix adapted to fit Latin grammar and agreement with the genus name.

The epithet has appeared in a variety of taxonomic groups, reflecting the common practice of commemorating researchers across different lineages. Because woronowiae functions as an epithet rather than a standalone genus or taxon, each occurrence pairings with a distinct genus name to form a unique species designation. The precise taxonomic status of any particular woronowiae-named species is determined by the corresponding genus placement and by subsequent taxonomic revisions, synonymy assessments, and database updates in sources such as NCBI Taxonomy, Index Fungorum, or ZooBank.

Etymology and usage: woronowiae derives from the surname Woronow, rendered in a feminine Latin form to conform with genus or species naming conventions in many taxonomic traditions. The exact person honored depends on the historical context of the original description.

Notes: Taxonomic names are periodically revised as new data emerge. If you encounter a woronowiae epithet, it is important to consult the original species description and current taxonomic databases to determine the current classification and status of that specific name.

See also: Woronow, eponym in taxonomy, list of Latinized species epithets.