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specific name
(English) According to the Code, the second name in a binomen and in a trinomen. When a species is placed in a given genus, the combination of the generic name and the specific name forms a binomen. A specific name has no meaning in nomenclature when cited in isolation. (See also: Code, binominal name, trinomen)
nom spécifique
(French) Selon le Code, le second nom dans un binôme ou un trinôme. (See also: Code, binominal name, trinomen)
nome específico
(Portuguese) Do Código, o segundo nome dum binómio e dum trinómio. (See also: Code, binominal name, trinomen)

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