Species Obetia tenax
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Location unknown
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Etymology of Obetia:
Probably for Louis Jean Marie Obet (1777–1856), naval surgeon, second chief physician of the navy in 1812. He was a professor of anatomy at the Saint Bernard Hospital and did much to improve the standards of nutrition and hygiene. He was elected to the Royal Academy of Medicine in 1822. He published Essai sur la Nutrition (1806). He was honoured with Chevalier of the Legion d’Honneur in 1821 and became an officer of the Legion d’Honneur in 1833.
Etymology of tenax:
Typically refers to tenax = 'sticky' (Latin), though may mean strong or tough (tenacious).
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Unknown
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Protologue:
Kew Bull. 38(2): 226 (1983)
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Year published:
1983
Observations of Taxon
Obetia tenax
Name of observer:
Richard Boon (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Obetia tenax
Name of observer:
Sasa Malan (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Collection:
Obetia tenax
Name of observer:
David Gwynne-Evans (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Obetia tenax
Locality:
Name of observer:
Joan van Gogh (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Obetia tenax
Name of observer:
Nick Helme (David)
Date observed:
16/04/2014 - 1:41pm
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