Gorilla gorilla, Sula sula, and Other Animals Whose Names Are Tautonyms—the Same for Genus and Species

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 gorilla, Sula sula, and Other Animals Whose Names Are Tautonyms—the Same for Genus and Species

Fox, Species, Habitat, Behavior, & Facts

Baboon, African Primate, Social Behavior & Adaptations

Pygmy spotted skunk, mammal

Genus, Definition & Examples

Skunk, Scent, Size, Habitat, & Facts

Species, Definition, Types, & Examples

Gannet, Seabird, Marine Predator, Diving

Mola, Facts & Size

Gorilla gorilla, Sula sula, and Other Animals Whose Names Are Tautonyms—the Same for Genus and Species

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