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noun • A binomial name consisting of the same word twice, such as Bison bison. • A word or term made from two identical parts or syllables, such as bonbon or dada. • Absolute synonym | ||||||||
| 63% | 10 | Rattus rattus terror | ||||||
noun • a morbid fear of mice | ||||||||
| 32% | 12 | Taxonomic designation indicating multiple separate origins | ||||||
adjective • Having multiple ancestral sources; referring to a taxon that does not contain the most recent common ancestor of its members. | ||||||||
Taxonomic Designation Like Rattus Rattus Crossword Clue
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