Etymology Pages 'Z'
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| zaina |
Zaina
is the name given to black coat or dark brown, with little gloss
given to horses or cattle. The specific name zaina, an
adjective, is used in allusion to the dark brown color of various
individuals of the species and the aspect matte and velvety, given
the small size of odontodes. |
zairensis
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From
the Zaire River, Africa. |
| zambesensis |
From the
Zambesi River, Africa. |
| zebra |
Referring
to the stripes. |
| zonatum/us |
Banded. |
zungaro
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Comes
from the native name "Zungaro" which is applied to many
large pimelodids. |
zygatus
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From the
Greek zygados = 'team' or 'pair', possibly alluding to
the close resemblance to Corydoras rabauti. |
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