Dawkinsia denisonii

Translingual

Etymology

From Dawkinsia + English Denison (“A surname”). Named in honour of Sir William Thomas Denison, a British governor in India during the 19th century, honoring his contributions to the region.

Proper noun

Dawkinsia denisonii f

  1. A taxonomic species within the family Cyprinidae – roseline shark.

References

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