Nomen Dubium
- Pronunciation
- /NOH-men DOO-bee-um/
- Category
- Nomenclature
- Singular
- Nomen Dubium
- Plural
- Nomina Dubia
Definition
A questionable or doubtful taxonomic name; data are inadequate to justify recognition of this species.
Etymology
Latin for 'doubtful name'
Example
The naming of the species was questioned because it was considered a nomen dubium due to limited available data.
Related Terms
- Nomenclatural uncertainty
- Species identification