Gorilla gorilla, Sula sula, and Other Animals Whose Names Are Tautonyms—the Same for Genus and Species
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Description
A tautonym is a two-part name for an animal in which the species and genus terms are exactly the same word. Some examples are Gorilla gorilla, Bison bison, and Boops boops. Learn more fun tautonyms, sourced from a science editor’s Twitter followers.
A tautonym is a two-part name for an animal in which the species and genus terms are exactly the same word. Some examples are Gorilla gorilla, Bison bison, and Boops boops. Learn more fun tautonyms, sourced from a science editor’s Twitter followers.
A tautonym is a two-part name for an animal in which the species and genus terms are exactly the same word. Some examples are Gorilla gorilla, Bison bison, and Boops boops. Learn more fun tautonyms, sourced from a science editor’s Twitter followers.
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Gorilla, Size, Species, Habitat, & Facts
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Mustelid, Weasel Family, Adaptations & Characteristics
![Gorilla gorilla, Sula sula, and Other Animals Whose Names Are Tautonyms—the Same for Genus and Species](https://cdn.britannica.com/51/40151-050-12E631AB/Tayra.jpg)
Tayra, Mustelid, Omnivore, Tropical America
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Gorilla gorilla, Sula sula, and Other Animals Whose Names Are Tautonyms—the Same for Genus and Species
![Gorilla gorilla, Sula sula, and Other Animals Whose Names Are Tautonyms—the Same for Genus and Species](https://cdn.britannica.com/03/403-050-F1B9349F/Phylogeny-differences-cytochrome-c-protein-sequence-organisms.jpg)
Species, Definition, Types, & Examples
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Gorilla gorilla, Sula sula, and Other Animals Whose Names Are Tautonyms—the Same for Genus and Species
![Gorilla gorilla, Sula sula, and Other Animals Whose Names Are Tautonyms—the Same for Genus and Species](https://cdn.britannica.com/78/162778-138-3A0B618D/keystone-species-parts-coast-kelp-forest-ecosystem.jpg?w=800&h=450&c=crop)
Keystone species, Predator-prey relationships, Ecosystem balance, Biodiversity
![Gorilla gorilla, Sula sula, and Other Animals Whose Names Are Tautonyms—the Same for Genus and Species](https://cdn.britannica.com/91/991-004-F9939470/gorilla.jpg?w=740&h=416&c=crop)
Physical characteristics and behavior of gorillas
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Otter - Conservation, Classification, Habitats
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Baboon, African Primate, Social Behavior & Adaptations
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organism with more than one common name can lead to
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Red-footed booby, bird
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American badger, mammal
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