davidianus

Translingual

Etymology

From latinized surname (or given name) Davidius with suffix -anus. Named for any of several naturalists named David, especially Armand David (1826-1900).

Adjective

davidianus

1. David (attributive); used in taxonomic names for organisms having English names of the form "David's ..."

Derived terms

• Andrias davidianus
• Elaphurus davidianus

 

Related terms

• davidi
• Davidia
• davidii