Etymology of Phanacidini Taxa (Cynipoidea: Cynipidae)

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Bilge International Journal of Science and Technology Research
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Etymology of Phanacidini Taxa (Cynipoidea: Cynipidae)

Etymology of Phanacidini Taxa (Cynipoidea: Cynipidae)

Authors : Musa Tataroğlu, Yusuf Katılmış

Pages : 141-153

Doi:10.30516/bilgesci.1758261

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Publication Date : 2025-09-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The etymology of taxon names (genera and species) within the tribe Phanacidini (Cynipidae), which predominantly occurs in the Palearctic region and primarily induces galls on plants of the family Asteraceae, is examined here in detail for the first time. It is clearly demonstrated that the naming of species in this group largely relies on their host plants. Additionally, both genus- and species-level names are influenced not only by dedications to individuals but also by morphological characteristics and geographic names. Given the diversity of Phanacidini species, etymological analyses of their scientific names provide a valuable reference resource. The compilation of these data is of great importance for understanding the role of accurate and meaningful nomenclature in scientific communication and the documentation of biodiversity.
Keywords : Sinipid, ikili isimlendirme, etimoloji, Asteraceae

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