Synonym summary of Spadella xcalakensis Tovar & Suárez-Morales, 2007
Spadella xcalakensis Tovar & Suárez-Morales, 2007 Accepted name (WoRMs)
Status senior synonym, original combination
ICZN valid name Yes
Status ref. Tovar, E. and E. Suárez-Morales, 2007
Comment
Etymology of Generic name
Etymology of specific name The specific name makes reference to the fishing village from which this specimen was collected. From 'Xcalak' (Mayan), i.e., two ways, two entrances; in reference with the reef channelsconnecting the reef lagoon with the oceanic front.
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