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Difference between Sp. and Spp.?

Started By Mettcollsuss , Feb 16 2018 6:34 AM
sp. spp. scientific names scientific classification question

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#1 Offline Mettcollsuss - Posted February 16 2018 - 6:34 AM

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I'm just wondering what the difference between sp. and spp. is when referring to ants and when to use them.

 

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#2 Offline Arucuz - Posted February 16 2018 - 10:21 AM

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Edited by Arucuz, February 16 2018 - 11:27 AM.

#3 Offline ZllGGY - Posted February 16 2018 - 10:51 AM

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I'm just wondering what the difference between sp. and spp. is when referring to ants and when to use them.

 

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a quick google search revealed that the sp. is for singular species and the spp. is used when referring to multiple species


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Colonies:

 

Founding:

Camponotus cf. Modoc

Camponotus cf. Herculeanus

 

Dream Ants:

 

Stenamma Diecki

Solenopsis Molesta

Manica Invidia

Camponotus Herculeanus

Lasius Latipes

Dorymyrmex Pyramicus

Tapinoma Sessile

#4 Offline nurbs - Posted February 16 2018 - 11:12 AM

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It's even pinned! :)

 

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Camponotus or Colobopsis yogi:

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#5 Offline ZllGGY - Posted February 16 2018 - 11:13 AM

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nice! didn't know it was pinned


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Colonies:

 

Founding:

Camponotus cf. Modoc

Camponotus cf. Herculeanus

 

Dream Ants:

 

Stenamma Diecki

Solenopsis Molesta

Manica Invidia

Camponotus Herculeanus

Lasius Latipes

Dorymyrmex Pyramicus

Tapinoma Sessile

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