Hi all.
For the Cat-eLog:
The following is from the original description of Pseudoplatystoma metaense (Pimelodidae):
"Etymology: The specific epithet metaense refers to the type locality, Meta River, a tributary of the Orinoco River in Colombia and Venezuela."
Lee
Etymology of species name in Pseudoplatystoma metaense
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Re: Etymology of species name in Pseudoplatystoma metaense
Hi Lee,lfinley58 wrote:Hi all.
For the Cat-eLog:
The following is from the original description of Pseudoplatystoma metaense (Pimelodidae):
"Etymology: The specific epithet metaense refers to the type locality, Meta River, a tributary of the Orinoco River in Colombia and Venezuela."
Lee
Just wondering, would you like access to edit these direct from the catelog page? Might be easier for you?
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Re: Etymology of species name in Pseudoplatystoma metaense
I have submitted the explanation, the original reason for this topic.
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Re: Etymology of species name in Pseudoplatystoma metaense
Fixed.
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