[obol] Cow vs. Bull, Ruff vs. Reeve

[Alan Contreras]

Well, the term for a unique species that is the only one in its genus is sui
generis, I think, but I don't think that means the names are the same.

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> From: Russ Namitz <namitzr at hotmail.com>
> Date: Sun, 12 Aug 2007 21:31:26 -0700
> To: <obol at lists.oregonstate.edu>
> Subject: [obol] Cow vs. Bull, Ruff vs. Reeve
> 
> Obol~
> 
> Ruff is the common name of the species as well as the term for a male
> individual of the species.  A female Ruff is a Reeve...a Reeve is a female
> Ruff, I view either as correct.  Opposite for the cow.  Cow is the female
> and also the common name.  Funny.  Funny interesting, not funny Ha Ha.
> 
> As an aside, something I haven't studied, but have always wondered
> about...anybody know the technical term for when the scientific name is the
> same genus & species (eg. Vulpes vulpes or Sula sula)?
> 
> Thanks,
> Russ Namitz
> Coos Bay
> 
> 
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