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Just who was the Przewalski after whom Przewalski's horse was named? Or Husson, the eponym for the rat Hydromys hussoni? Or the Geoffroy whose name is forever linked to Geoffroy's cat? This unique reference provides a brief look at the real lives behind the scientific and vernacular mammal names one encounters in field guides, textbooks, journal articles, and other scholarly works.Arranged to mirror standard dictionaries, the more than 1,300 entries included here explain the origins of over 2,000 mammal species names. Each biosketch lists the scientific and commonlanguage names of all species named after the person, outlines the individual's major contributions to mammalogy and other branches of zoology, and includes brief information about his or her mammalian namesake's distribution. The two appendixes list scientific and common names for ease of reference, and, where appropriate, individual entries include mammals commonlybut mistakenlybelieved to be named after people.The Eponym Dictionary of Mammals is a highly readable and informative guide to the people whose names are immortalized in mammal nomenclature.
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- Q: What is 'The Eponym Dictionary of Mammals' about? A: 'The Eponym Dictionary of Mammals' explores the individuals behind the names of mammal species, detailing their contributions to zoology and the significance of their namesakes.
- Q: How many entries are included in this book? A: The book contains more than 1,300 entries that explain the origins of over 2,000 mammal species names.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Eponym Dictionary of Mammals' is Bo Beolens.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Eponym Dictionary of Mammals' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book has a total of 592 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Eponym Dictionary of Mammals' published? A: The book was published on November 18, 2009.
- Q: Is this book suitable for casual readers or only for academics? A: 'The Eponym Dictionary of Mammals' is highly readable and informative, making it suitable for both casual readers and academics interested in mammalogy.
- Q: What features are highlighted in the product description? A: The book features new mint condition, same-day dispatch for orders received before noon, guaranteed packaging, and a no-quibbles return policy.
- Q: Are there any appendixes in this book? A: Yes, the book includes two appendixes that list scientific and common names for ease of reference.
- Q: Does the book cover any common misconceptions about mammal names? A: Yes, it includes information on mammals commonly mistaken as being named after people, where appropriate.