Etymology of species name in Ernstichthys intonsus
Posted: 08 Nov 2010, 11:57
Hi all.
For the Cat-eLog: The following is from the original description of Ernstichthys intonsus [Aspredinidae]:
"Etymology - From the Latin intonsus, unshaved or bearded, in reference to the extreme proliferation of barbels."
Lee
For the Cat-eLog: The following is from the original description of Ernstichthys intonsus [Aspredinidae]:
"Etymology - From the Latin intonsus, unshaved or bearded, in reference to the extreme proliferation of barbels."
Lee