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common name

The name of a species of organisms based on normal, everyday language, as opposed to the Latinized scientific (taxonomic) name. A single common name is often attributed to what are in fact multiple, distinct species of animals.
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IHSAN YOUSSEF DOHA THERE is much in a name as the popularity of the two most common names in Qatar -- Mohammad for boys and Fatima for girls--suggests.
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It is hoped the common names will help the public become more familiar with species the country is in danger of losing.
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The book includes a fact file chart (Latin name, common name and location for over 80 different cetaceans), an index and a few suggestions for further reading.
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The most common name in the UK is John, which occurs at least twice as often as any other name except from Margaret and David.
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Therefore, the common name written in Roman characters will most often be used; the species name, in italics, will appear only once for the purpose of taxonomic placement of the virus being discussed.
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Under the agreement RealNames will integrate CNNIC's Chinese Common Name System, a platform that allows people to access web sites by inputting Chinese characters, with its own Keyword registration and resolution system.
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Yellow Tail is a common name for one of the more colorful kangaroos in Australia, the company says.
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If you have a common name, jump on the [dot-pro] bandwagon because you won't be able to get a dot-com.
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