acrolepis

Latin

Etymology

From Ancient Greek

Adjective

acrolepis m, f, n, (genitive acrolepidis); third declension

  1. having sharp scales

Adjective

Number Singular Plural
Case \ Gender M.F. N. MM.FF. NN.
nominative acrolepis acrolepis acrolepidēs acrolepidia
genitive acrolepidis acrolepidis acrolepidium acrolepidium
dative acrolepidī acrolepidī acrolepidibus acrolepidibus
accusative acrolepidem acrolepis acrolepidēs acrolepidia
ablative acrolepidī acrolepidī acrolepidibus acrolepidibus
vocative acrolepis acrolepis acrolepidēs acrolepidia

Usage notes

  • Used exclusively as a taxonomic epithet.
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