Along with terms relating to colour those relating to markings or pattern are frequently encountered in the make-up of the scientific names of aquatic animals, this is particularly the case in those names referring to fishes.
An ongoing project investigating the etymology of the scientific names applied to aquatic species.
Along with terms relating to colour those relating to markings or pattern are frequently encountered in the make-up of the scientific names of aquatic animals, this is particularly the case in those names referring to fishes.