Tautonyms
Stephan, Michael J
Tautonyms" explores the curious etymological origins of scientific names of animals in which both parts of each name are identical. These amusing yet uncommon names include Gorilla gorilla (the western gorilla), Salamandra salamandra (the fire salamander), and Boops boops (the bogue). For lovers of words and history, "Tautonyms" explores historically important events, beliefs, and myths of our human ancestors by explaining the meaning of names...